Bank of Japan policymakers are warning of mounting inflation risks that could require a faster pace of interest rate increases. According to a summary of opinions at their July meeting, many board members expressed concerns about the risk of underlying inflation overshooting the BOJ’s 2% target.
Inflation Risks
The BOJ must heighten vigilance to the risk of inflation overshooting its target as rising import costs from the weak yen and price pressures from strong AI demand add to high fuel costs from the Middle East conflict. One member said the pace of rate hikes could be faster than markets expect, while another member called for a faster pace of adjustment to the degree of monetary accommodation.
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