Odaily Planet Daily reports that Japan’s CPI data will be released before Friday’s interest rate decision, and it is expected to show a significant decline in December’s inflation rate. Analysts at ING Bank stated that if inflation shows signs of easing, it could prompt the Bank of Japan to reconsider its future rate hike plans. “Strong wage growth and government aid measures will keep core inflation above 2%. Once the Bank of Japan confirms that core inflation will remain above 2% and above overall inflation, it is very likely to take the next step sometime in the second half of 2026.”(Jin10)
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