12 Mar 2019
BOJ's Amamiya: Should exclude temporary factors when gauging inflation trend
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya is back on the wires now, via Reuters, commenting on the inflationary pressures.
Key Points:
Central bank excludes temporary factors when gauging inflation trend.
Impact of temporary factors like the sales tax hike should be removed when gauging the inflation trend.
Deflationary mindset of households, companies and corporate streamlining are among factors weighing on inflation.