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is overshooting

  • present progressive
    of overshoot (3rd person singular).
    overshoot
    verb (used with object)
    to shoot or go over, beyond, or above; miss.

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While the BOJ may signal that inflation is overshooting its forecasts, it is very unlikely this would trigger a sudden rate hike.

From Reuters ● Jun. 22, 2023

While the BOJ will not produce fresh inflation forecasts next week, it may signal that inflation is overshooting initial projections - possibly at Ueda's post-meeting briefing, the sources said.

From Reuters ● Jun. 9, 2023

He says, "I mean, you could end up being the greatest communicator of our time," which I think is overshooting the mark.

From Salon ● May 26, 2022