At a press conference in Saitama City, BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野 良三) mentioned the possibility of considering additional rate hikes at future meetings, including the September meeting. He indicated that the BOJ wants underlying inflation to settle at 2% while paying close attention to upside risks to prices.
BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野 良三) held a press conference in Saitama City and indicated that the BOJ would continue considering additional rate hikes at future monetary policy meetings, including the next meeting in September. He avoided referring to an early rate hike, but suggested that consideration would continue.
Market expectations for a September rate hike are reportedly spreading. Himino Ryozo (氷見野 良三), however, avoided specific comments on market assessments while emphasizing the need to closely monitor price trends.
Given that underlying inflation is approaching the 2% target, he pointed out the need to pay attention to upside risks to prices. He indicated that the BOJ wants underlying inflation to settle at 2% through appropriate policy management.
These remarks have been reported as prompting the market to reassess the possibility of a rate hike at the September meeting. Attention is focused on the BOJ's future press conferences and policy decisions.