🚨 JAPAN UPDATE Last catalyst of the week is here. 1) CPI RESULT (August) • Headline CPI: 1.9% (same as July) • Core CPI: 1.7% (was 1.8%, expected 1.8%) • Core-core CPI: 1.9% (unchanged) Simple meaning: Inflation slowed a little and came in weaker than expected. Energy prices fell, so core inflation cooled. Still below the BOJ 2% target. 2) BOJ DECISION BOJ raised rates to 1.25% from 1.00%. Vote was 7–2. 3) WHAT’S NEXT Governor Ueda press conference starts shortly. TIME: 🇯🇵 3:30 PM Japan 🇳🇬 7:30 AM Nigeria 🌍 6:30 AM UTC What to watch: Not the CPI number anymore. Watch what Ueda says about the next hike. That is what can move yen, stocks, and crypto. Stay alert. Manage risk. Share your thoughts! #Crypto #Bitcoin #BOJ #CPI #Macro