Japan’s Dilemma Deepens: Inflation Edges Up as Economy Contracts, Posing a Cornered Central Bank’s Conundrum

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Japan grapples with a pivotal moment as its key inflation measure shows the first acceleration in four months, hinting at potential inflationary pressures. Simultaneously, the nation faces a persistent downturn in factory activity, marking the sixth consecutive month of contraction, intensifying speculation about the Bank of Japan’s imminent pivot away from NIRP (Negative Interest Rate Policy).


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