Good reasons why Japan will keep inflation in check

Impressive social cohesion will ensure minimal price rises

Peter Tasker

May 23, 2022 05:00 JST

20220519 Haruhiko Kuroda.jpg

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda during a news conference in Tokyo on April 28: He is likely to see his 2% inflation target achieved.

Peter Tasker is an analyst with Tokyo-based Arcus Research.

Read Next

Japan inflation hits 7-year high of 2.1% in April

Japan inflation hits 7-year high of 2.1% in April

Market Spotlight

How 'transitory' is Japanese inflation?

How 'transitory' is Japanese inflation?

Asia's food crisis: Ukraine war triggers chain reaction of shortages

Asia's food crisis: Ukraine war triggers chain reaction of shortages

Can the Bank of Japan win the battle to keep interest rates low?

Can the Bank of Japan win the battle to keep interest rates low?

Latest on Opinion

Don't make environmental action a sacrifice, make it simple

Don't make environmental action a sacrifice, make it simple

Syringes and solidarity: South Korea's Lee must not retreat on aid

Syringes and solidarity: South Korea's Lee must not retreat on aid

Cyberdefense community must target the dark side of AI

Cyberdefense community must target the dark side of AI

Sponsored Content