Japan's central bank chief just dropped an interesting outlook on inflation trends. Word is, core consumer price growth might slip under that 2% sweet spot sometime in early fiscal 2026—think April through September timeframe. But here's the kicker: it's not expected to stay down there. The projection suggests inflation will bounce back up after that temporary dip. Worth keeping an eye on if you're tracking how traditional monetary policy might ripple into risk assets and crypto markets down the line.