Bank of Japan policymaker Takada Hajime (高田創) said in a speech in Sapporo that monetary policy had entered a new phase, moving beyond the previous path of gradual rate hikes twice a year through 2025 to pursue rate hikes flexibly from 2026 onward.
Bank of Japan policymaker Takada Hajime (高田創) delivered a speech in Sapporo and indicated that, from 2026 onward, monetary policy would enter a new phase in which interest rates would be raised flexibly without being bound to a set pace. He also mentioned the possibility that prices could develop more strongly than expected.
The speech emphasized a stance of moving away from the previous framework of gradual rate hikes and flexibly adjusting the pace of increases as necessary. Market attention is expected to remain focused on interest rate trends and the outlook for prices.