BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Ryōzō (氷見野 良三) expressed the view that underlying inflation is quite close to 2% based on current price trends. Market participants are watching the statement as a factor in future inflation policy decisions.
BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Ryōzō (氷見野 良三) said that underlying inflation is quite close to 2%. This again highlighted the focus of discussion on the long-term stability of prices.
The statement did not mention a specific timing or additional economic indicators, and conveyed the BOJ's current assessment of the inflation outlook.