At its Monetary Policy Meeting, the BOJ stated that inflation had reached 2%. This was said to mark 14 years since the target was introduced.
At a press conference following its Monetary Policy Meeting, the BOJ formally stated that inflation had reached its 2% target. It explained that the price stability target had been achieved after a prolonged period.
The statement was reported together with the fact that 14 years had passed since the BOJ introduced its long-term inflation target. Attention is expected to focus on future policy management and the market response.