With expectations of a rate hike rising ahead of next month's meeting, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野良三) did not rule out a hike and said it would be discussed at every meeting from next month onward. He also indicated an intention to manage policy with an eye to upside risks to prices and aim for 2%.
Expectations are growing that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates at next month's monetary policy meeting. On this possibility, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野良三) did not rule out a rate hike at next month's meeting.
Regarding future rate hikes, Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野良三) said they would be “considered at every meeting, including the next one,” while stressing that “we need to be more mindful than ever of upside risks to prices.”
He also indicated that the Bank aims to bring underlying inflation to 2% by managing policy appropriately.
Reports have highlighted the continuation of discussions at meetings from next month onward and the focus on price stability.