Moody's economist Stefan Angrick stated after the latest data release that inflation in Japan will slow down by 2025, but it will be gradual. He mentioned that data from November showed inflation rising due to the government's reduction in support for Energy bills and the increase in food prices. Angrick pointed out that demand-driven price pressures are still minimal, though the softening yen and the delay in the transmission of rising producer prices to consumers will keep inflation stable in the short term. He noted that the expectation that Trump administration policies might lead to inflation could force the Federal Reserve to delay interest rate cuts, indicating that the yen appears increasingly oversold. The Bank of Japan's mild stance has exacerbated this situation, with the yen's exchange rate against the dollar nearing 158, compared to 153.5 before Thursday's meeting. Angrick added that this depreciation increases the likelihood of the Bank of Japan taking action in January and potentially intervening in the currency market.