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Bank of Japan chief stresses need to hit 2% inflation backed by wage gains

Governor Ueda emphasized that inflation nearing 2% must be supported by solid wage growth amid surging oil prices and a 70% market chance of an April rate hike.

  • Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Tuesday that underlying inflation is accelerating toward the bank's 2% target, emphasizing that price rises must be matched by solid wage gains.
  • Surging oil prices from the Middle East conflict add to inflationary pressure, complicating the BOJ's rate decision as Japan relies on energy imports for nearly 95% of its oil.
  • Markets currently price in a 70% chance of an April rate hike, while the board is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at 0.75% during its current two-day meeting ending Thursday.
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Bank of Japan chief stresses need to hit 2% inflation backed by wage gains

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said underlying inflation is accelerating toward the bank's ‌2% target, stressing that price rises must be matched by solid wage gains.

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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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