Gronghui, May 24 | Japan's core inflation slowed for the second consecutive month in April, which may indicate that the Bank of Japan will be patient in raising interest rates because consumption remains fragile. Although inflation is easily 2% higher than the central bankonlineroulettefreeHowever, policymakers want to see Japan's price increases reflect sustainable domestic demand. Inflation data is seen as a key factor influencing the Bank of Japan's further decision to raise interest rates, which hopes to gradually push up interest rates after ending negative interest rates in March. Koya Miyamae, senior analyst at SMBC Nikko Securities, said that weak consumption made it difficult for prices to rise in April and May.onlineroulettefreeHe believes that the Bank of Japan needs to see the core inflation rate stop cooling before raising interest rates. "I think it seems a little early to raise interest rates in June and July."