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Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hikes Amid Trade Uncertainty

5/19/2025

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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida indicated interest rate hikes may occur if growth and inflation near the 2% target.
He highlighted significant uncertainty surrounding global trade policies and their potential effects.
Uchida affirmed the bank's commitment to evaluating economic and price trends without bias.

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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida indicated interest rate hikes may occur if growth and inflation near the 2% target.
He highlighted significant uncertainty surrounding global trade policies and their potential effects.
Uchida affirmed the bank's commitment to evaluating economic and price trends without bias.