Companies are forecasting sustained price gains over the next five years, signaling progress in reflating the economy, albeit below the Bank of Japan's target.
Firms expect annual inflation of 1.5 percent in a year, unchanged from their projections three months ago, the BOJ said Thursday.
They see annual price gains of 1.6 percent in three years' time, rising to 1.7 percent in five years.
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