Government Panel Member Urges BOJ to Maintain 2% Inflation Target

BOJ Inflation Target Debate Resurfaces as Government Panel Member Speaks Out

Japan’s monetary policy debate is once again in focus after a government panel member publicly urged the Bank of Japan, BOJ, to maintain its 2 percent inflation target. The comments come at a critical time when Japan is slowly emerging from decades of deflation, while policymakers balance inflation control, wage growth, and economic stability.