deflation

“It’s too early to assume that deflation is no longer a concern,” Takaichi said.

“Despite today’s hold, we think further rate cuts are likely as the central bank tries to boost growth and ward off the threat of deflation,” said Gareth Leather, senior Asia economist at Capital Economics.

Not a few investors have learned to build in a standard deflation factor to bring these projections closer to reality or plausibility.

"I remember the deflation," Eze says about the knockbacks he received as he tried to find his way in the game.

"As they lose weight they start to notice deflation and some sagging of their face," she said.