A BOJ Policy Board member expressed the view that upside risks to prices remain significant in fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027. The member also expressed a stance of carefully monitoring changes in financial conditions following a policy rate change and their impact on the economy and prices.
A BOJ official expressed the view that upside risks to prices remain significant. The comments indicate that, although the economy as a whole is balanced, uncertainty surrounding the price outlook is high.
It was also noted that accommodative financial conditions remain in place, and the message conveyed was that the impact of any policy rate change should be monitored carefully.
The comments were reported as those of an individual BOJ Policy Board member, and attention may focus on price trends and changes in financial conditions as topics for future discussion.