Masu (増), a Bank of Japan Policy Board member, said underlying inflation should be restrained through rate hikes so that it does not significantly exceed 2%. The remarks were made on the 10th and could affect the conduct of monetary policy going forward.
On the 10th, Masu (増), a Bank of Japan Policy Board member, said it was important to restrain underlying inflation through rate hikes so that it does not significantly exceed the 2% target.
The remarks indicate a focus on keeping underlying inflation near 2%, drawing attention to the relationship between the appropriateness of rate hikes and the Bank's policy approach.
The article provides no specific timing or additional figures, and further details may emerge in subsequent reports.