In a speech held in Kumamoto, Bank of Japan Policy Board member Junko Koeda (小枝 淳子) expressed the view that, given the risk of rising prices, the Bank should not be overly cautious about raising rates and that gradual rate hikes are necessary.
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Junko Koeda (小枝 淳子) gave a speech in Kumamoto and discussed future monetary policy.
She expressed the view that, given the risk of rising prices, the Bank would not be overly cautious about raising rates, and said that gradual rate hikes are necessary.
Although she did not indicate a specific timing or level for future policy moves, her remarks conveyed support for a gradual approach to raising rates.