Economics
Top Forecaster Now Sees Japan Inflation Running Higher All Year
- More firms may start passing costs on to shoppers, Shinke says
- Faster-than-expected gains in oil prices are a big reason
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There’s now a good chance Japan’s inflation will climb and hover near the central bank’s target for an extended period, instead of subsiding quickly as most analysts have projected, says the economy’s top forecaster.