Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the economy is gaining momentum, pointing to inflation running at the lowest level among G7 economies as evidence that recent policy and demand-side dynamics are holding.
Frequently asked questions
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Why does a prime minister comment on inflation at all?
Inflation framing is a political act. Defining price stability as part of the growth mandate lets the government own the narrative, pre-emptively, ahead of next CPI prints and BoJ meetings.
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