Japanese official: Bank of Japan may be behind the curve vs. inflation

Major Economic Developments in Asia | August 8, 2025 | Bank of Japan Insights

On August 8, 2025, markets across Asia will be closely monitoring key economic events, with particular focus on the latest announcements from the Bank of Japan. As investors digest fresh signals on monetary policy amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, the central bank’s outlook and interventions are expected to set the tone for trading sessions ahead. This week’s economic calendar also features a range of crucial data releases across the reg…

Japanese official: Bank of Japan may be behind the curve vs. inflation

A private-sector member of the Japanese government’s Economic Council said on Thursday that he is “worried that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may be behind the curve vs. inflation, which is already affecting people's livelihood,” per Reuters.