
BoJ governor: food inflation in Japan may not be temporary
Ueda’s comments mark slight change from previous statements that supply factors would dissipate

The increase in food prices in Japan over recent months might not be temporary and could affect citizens’ inflation expectations, the Bank of Japan governor has said.
Speaking to parliament today (February 12), Kazuo Ueda said the BoJ was “deeply aware” that food inflation was “negatively impacting people’s lives”.
“Rises in the prices of food, including fresh food, won’t necessarily be temporary and there’s the chance that this will impact people’s mindsets and price expectations,” the governor
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Most read
- Central Banking Awards 2025: first winners announced
- Central Banking Awards 2025: second group of winners unveiled
- Atlanta Fed’s GDP estimate takes a nosedive