Toward the achievement of the price stability target accompanied by wage increases
· Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (Japan)
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KU · Kazuo Ueda Wiki · Bank of Japan WikiToward the achievement of the price stability target accompanied by wage increasesContextSpeech by the Governor of the Bank of Japan to the councillors of Keidanren, the Japan Business Federation, in Tokyo.
Why it mattersExplains why rates can keep rising as wages increase, a key message for Japanese firms.
Problems raised- US tariffs weighed on corporate profits.
- Wage growth must accompany price stability.
- Firms need staff able to use AI.
Solutions proposed- Raise the policy rate as the outlook improves.
- Support reskilling and human resource development.
- Work with the government's economic package to promote wages and investment.
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