Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野 良三) delivered a speech in Saitama City and reiterated his view that the Bank of Japan would consider raising interest rates while remaining more aware than ever of upside risks to prices.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野 良三) delivered a speech in Saitama City, expressing a stronger awareness of upside risks to prices.
In his speech, Himino Ryozo (氷見野 良三) said that, taking into account the impact of crude oil prices and rising prices, the Bank of Japan would not rule out raising interest rates as an option in future policy decisions.
The remarks have been interpreted as aimed at ensuring flexibility in monetary policy as the Bank of Japan seeks to achieve its price stability target, and may draw increased attention to the future conduct of monetary policy.