Published Oct 21, 2026, 5:11 AM ET · Updated 23 days ago · 1 source

Japan Has ¥195 Trillion Inflation Windfall, Ex-BOJ Official Says

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Japan has gained an estimated ¥195 trillion ($1.2 trillion) in fiscal room as inflation erodes the real value of government debt, according to a former Bank of Japan official, who says the benefit could help Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi fund her defense and investment plans.