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BOJ Board Member Cautions on December Rate Hike Timing

11/28/2025

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Asahi Noguchi, a Bank of Japan board member, said timing of any rate hike should balance risks of acting too early or too late as Japan nears 2% inflation.
Recent remarks from other BOJ board members have fueled speculation about a December rate hike.
Noguchi said the BOJ must monitor wage negotiations and inflation closely, as a weak yen pushes prices.
The next policy meeting is December 18-19.

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Asahi Noguchi, a Bank of Japan board member, said timing of any rate hike should balance risks of acting too early or too late as Japan nears 2% inflation.
Recent remarks from other BOJ board members have fueled speculation about a December rate hike.
Noguchi said the BOJ must monitor wage negotiations and inflation closely, as a weak yen pushes prices.
The next policy meeting is December 18-19.