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The BoJ has for the first time decided that the key inflation rate has reached the target of 2%, and from now on, it will shift its policy management focus to fixing at this level. The BoJ is moving forward with raising interest rates for the time being as there is a risk that prices will overshoot...
Japanese public opinion
Reactions in the comment sections of related Japanese TV news videos on YouTube.
Positive / Negative toward: the Bank of Japan's declaration that underlying inflation has reached 2%
Positive points
Some inflation after decades of deflation is actually reasonable.
The BOJ has worked hard and reached the target; that's a real achievement.
The government should officially declare the end of deflation.
Negative points
Prices keep rising but wages don't, so ordinary people are struggling.
Inflation comes from a weak yen and import costs, not real growth.
Rate hikes won't fix this and could hurt housing.
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