Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area grew at a slower pace in February, cooling speculation about an early interest-rate increase by the Bank of Japan.

A gauge tracking near-term price swings in the Japanese yen climbed on Monday, approaching a six-week high as traders grappled with the prospect of more inflationary pressure on one hand and Bank of Japan warnings against a quick surge in bond yields on the other.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday he met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a regular exchange of views on the economy and financial markets.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he held a regular meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to exchange views on the economy and financial markets ahead of a Group of 20 meeting next week.

JGBs edged lower in price terms during the morning Tokyo session, weighed by fears of more BOJ rate increases.

TOKYO–Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area eased in February, cooling speculation about an early interest-rate increase by the Bank of Japan.Consumer prices excluding volatile fresh food rose 2.

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Sticky inflation might convince the Bank of Japan to lean hawkish and increase rates earlier than expected. “An important factor is food inflation,” said Daiju Aoki, regional chief investment officer at UBS SuMi Trust Wealth Management in Tokyo.

INFLATION in Tokyo slowed more than expected as government subsidies meant to offset energy costs distorted readings, a result that is not likely to deter the central bank from considering more hikes to its benchmark interest rate.

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