Bank of Japan Governor: If trend inflation rises as we forecast, it will be appropriate to raise interest rates

Responding to questions on inflation, Trump, artificial intelligence, and economic trends, emphasizing the benefits of stable prices for vulnerable groups, and focusing on geopolitical and data trends to achieve full employment.

If the future economic and price trends align with expectations, we will continue to raise the policy interest rate and adjust the degree of monetary easing.

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