Bank of Japan says 2% inflation target reached
Financial Times World's headline. Reported by Financial Times World, Euronews.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Euronews, the Bank of Japan said on Friday that inflation had hit its 2% target, more than 13 years after it adopted the goal to pull the economy out of deflation. The Financial Times World reported that the bank held interest rates steady, with expectations mounting for a December increase. Euronews also reported that the bank held off raising interest rates for now. The two outlets' excerpts are consistent on the inflation target and the decision to hold rates, and the excerpts do not contain conflicting figures or outcomes. This is a non-developing story based on the two supplied excerpts.
Key points
- Euronews reported the Bank of Japan said on Friday inflation had hit its 2% target.
- Euronews said the target was adopted more than 13 years earlier to pull the economy out of deflation.
- Euronews reported the bank held off hiking interest rates for now.
- Financial Times World reported the bank held interest rates as expectations mount for a December increase.
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Bank of Japan says 2% inflation target reached. According to Euronews, the Bank of Japan said on Friday that inflation had hit its 2% target, more than 13 years after it adopted the goal to pull the economy out of deflation. The Financial Times World reported that the bank held interest rates steady, with expectations mounting for a December increase. Euronews also reported that the bank held off raising interest rates for now. The two outlets' excerpts are consistent on the inflation target and the decision to hold rates, and the excerpts do not contain conflicting figures or outcomes. This is a non-developing story based on the two supplied excerpts. Covered by 2 publications. Financial Times World: Bank of Japan says 2% inflation target reached. Euronews: Bank of Japan says inflation hit 2% target after 13 years.
Who is covering it
- Financial Times World United Kingdom Bank of Japan says 2% inflation target reached Japanese central bank holds interest rates as expectations mount for December increase 11 h ago · Tier 2
- Euronews France Bank of Japan says inflation hit 2% target after 13 years The Bank of Japan said on Friday inflation had hit its 2% target, more than 13 years after it adopted the goal in a bid to pull the economy out of deflation, but held off hiking interest rates for now. 8 h ago · Tier 3
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