The Bank of Japan’s preferred inflation measure fell to near zero in May. Policymakers appear confident that a vigorous recovery in demand will create capacity shortages and boost price pressures in the months ahead, but the latest activity data suggest otherwise. In fact, we think that GDP contracted last quarter. If the Bank is serious about hitting its inflation target as soon as possible, more monetary easing will be needed before long.
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