Bank of Japan Policy Board member Koeda Junko (小枝淳子) spoke in Kumamoto City, expressing the view that the Bank should not be excessively cautious about raising interest rates. She said the current financial environment is accommodative and that there are considerable risks of higher prices.
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Koeda Junko (小枝淳子) spoke in Kumamoto City and outlined her views on interest-rate hikes.
She expressed the view that there was no need to be excessively cautious about raising interest rates, and pointed out that current financial conditions are accommodative.
During the speech, she also indicated that there are considerable risks of higher prices.