Japan Weekly: BOJ will still see inflation risks tilting higher

The Bank of Japan meets next week with domestic data mixed and trade headwinds significant. It won’t consider hiking this time, but we don’t think – as many now do – that the Bank won’t move again during 2025. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Ishiba has a chance to press his case for lower tariffs directly with President Trump.  

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