$FF Key Takeaways – Ueda Speech (Dec 25, 2025)
Inflation & Wages: Underlying inflation rising toward 2%, supported by a tight labor market.
Labor Pressure: Shrinking workforce driving steady wage growth.
Price Dynamics: Companies passing higher costs to consumers beyond food.
Monetary Policy: Rates may rise, but moves are data-driven, not automatic.
Vision: Aim for moderate wage & price growth, anchoring inflation sustainably.
