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Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns

6/10/2025

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda plans interest rate hikes if underlying inflation approaches the 2% target.
Underlying inflation is currently below this target, while broader consumer inflation has exceeded it for three years.
The BOJ increased short-term rates to 0.5% in January and concluded a long-term stimulus program.
Ueda warned about the risks of reaching the zero lower bound, which restricts monetary policy flexibility.

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda plans interest rate hikes if underlying inflation approaches the 2% target.
Underlying inflation is currently below this target, while broader consumer inflation has exceeded it for three years.
The BOJ increased short-term rates to 0.5% in January and concluded a long-term stimulus program.
Ueda warned about the risks of reaching the zero lower bound, which restricts monetary policy flexibility.