At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, BOJ Governor Ueda said he recognizes that the underlying inflation rate has recently "come quite close" to the 2% price stability target, and expressed his view that stabilizing the target should be prioritized.
At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, BOJ Governor Ueda Kazuo (植田和男) said he recognizes that the underlying inflation rate is approaching the 2% price stability target.
Governor Ueda said that "stabilizing the price stability target of around 2% is important," emphasizing the maintenance of a stable target.