Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japan)

Money Moves

Released October Tokyo CPI on October 30 showing core inflation at 2.6%

The Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 1.25% on October 30 and said for the first time since adopting a 2% inflation target in 2013 that underlying inflation was generally consistent with it. The board voted 8-1, with Hajime Takata dissenting in favor of a rise to 1.5%.

Updated 6 days ago

Money Moves

Publishes the Family Income and Expenditure Survey

Japan's households cut spending for a ninth straight month in August, with inflation-adjusted outlays down 3.1% from a year earlier. On October 30, the Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 1.25% and said underlying inflation is generally consistent with its 2% target.

Updated Nov 2