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Bank of Japan signals potential rate hikes amid inflation risks
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino has signaled that the central bank should continue raising policy interest rates to stabilize core inflation near its 2% target. Himino emphasized the need for timely action to avoid falling behind the inflation curve, noting that policymakers must pay greater attention to upside price risks than in the past.
Several factors are driving this potential shift toward monetary tightening. These include rising import costs due to a weak yen, inflationary pressures from Middle East conflicts affecting energy prices, and robust global demand for artificial intelligence. Himino noted that the yen's depreciation has a strengthening pass-through effect on consumer prices.
Market expectations for a rate hike in September have intensified. A Reuters poll indicates that 57% of economists expect the Bank of Japan to act in September. While Himino refrained from providing explicit guidance on the exact timing or pace of future increases, he maintained that decisions would be made at each meeting based on economic, price, and financial trends.
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Bank of Japan · Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) · International Monetary Fund · Japan · Kazuo Ueda · Kristalina Georgieva · Nigeria · Reuters · Ryozo Himino · Sanae Takaichi · Scott Bessent · Taiwan Institute of Economic Research
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- [● 4 SOURCES] A Reuters poll found 57% of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise rates in September. news.cnyes.com · thoibaonganhang.vn · vtv.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The global economy faces a tug of war between Middle East supply shocks and AI demand shocks. www.europesays.com · www.eeo.com.cn
- [● 2 SOURCES] IMF identified AI as a potential risk to financial stability. www.europesays.com · www.eeo.com.cn
- [● 3 SOURCES] IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to address growing fiscal challenges. www.europesays.com · www.eeo.com.cn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IMF urged Nigeria to deepen fiscal, monetary, and governance reforms.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kristalina Georgieva stated central banks must focus on price stability mandates. www.europesays.com · www.eeo.com.cn
- [● 8 SOURCES] BoJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino stated the central bank should continue raising policy rates and adjusting monetary support based on economic and price trends. bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.actionforex.com · www.ekoturk.com · www.pressen.se · www.businesstimes.com.sg · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Himino emphasized that policymakers must pay greater attention to upside inflation risks than in the past. bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.actionforex.com · www.abcbourse.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 4 SOURCES] Himino identified rising global demand for AI as a factor driving economic activity and prices higher. bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.ekoturk.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Himino noted that the yen's weakness contributes to inflation through increased import costs. www.actionforex.com · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Japan's core consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.8% in July year-on-year. thoibaonganhang.vn · news.cnyes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Himino stated that if core inflation rises beyond 2%, it could negatively affect the economy. bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.abcbourse.com