Economy
BOJ Targets Stable Core Inflation Around 2%, Governor Ueda Says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank's key objective is to stabilize core inflation at around 2%, a target it has pursued for years. He did not specify timing for the next policy steps but reaffirmed the direction as the focus of BOJ operations, as markets weigh recent moves including rate hikes and yield curve control adjustments.