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BOJ Governor Signals Rate Hike Amid Political Uncertainty

9/3/2025

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on September 3 to discuss economic conditions.
Ueda confirmed the BOJ's willingness to raise interest rates if economic forecasts are met.
Ishiba faces political uncertainty after the LDP's recent electoral defeat, impacting future policy decisions.

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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on September 3 to discuss economic conditions.
Ueda confirmed the BOJ's willingness to raise interest rates if economic forecasts are met.
Ishiba faces political uncertainty after the LDP's recent electoral defeat, impacting future policy decisions.