The Bank of Japan has been holding its monetary policy meeting since the 17th. The final decision on raising the policy rate to around 1.25% is expected to be made on the 18th, with caution regarding the risk of rising prices being emphasized.
The Bank of Japan has been holding its monetary policy meeting since the 17th.
Sources familiar with the matter expect the final decision to raise the policy rate to around 1.25% to be made on the 18th.
Caution is considered necessary regarding the risk of a sharp rise in prices, and the response is expected to involve accelerating the pace of rate hikes.