Bank of Japan says inflation has reached 2% target
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October 30, 2026
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The Bank of Japan stated that underlying inflation has reached its 2% target. The benchmark interest rate remains unchanged at 1.25%. Economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year was raised to 0.7%.
- Earlier version 110/30/2026, 4:51:06 AM
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