Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino: Inflation trends are expected to remain consistent with the central bank's target.

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said core inflation is already very close to the 2% target and is expected to remain consistent with that target going forward. Speaking during parliamentary questioning, Himino said a delay in policy adjustment could harm the economy. Appropriate monetary policy adjustments will help Japan's economic growth. The BOJ's next policy decision will be announced on October 30, and one focus of market attention is whether the central bank will judge that it has achieved its inflation target.