1. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering raising its key interest rate due to potential further price rises, according to a policymaker, Tamura Naoki.
2. Despite the impact of US tariff policy, companies are increasing wages and passing on higher costs to product prices.
3. Tamura warns that if the BOJ delays raising the interest rate, it may have to do so rapidly in the future, which could cause significant damage to the Japanese economy.
2. Despite the impact of US tariff policy, companies are increasing wages and passing on higher costs to product prices.
3. Tamura warns that if the BOJ delays raising the interest rate, it may have to do so rapidly in the future, which could cause significant damage to the Japanese economy.
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymaker Tamura Naoki suggests potential interest rate hike due to impending price rises. Despite US tariff impact, companies are increasing wages and raising product prices. Delaying the rate increase may require a future rapid adjustment, potentially causing economic
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251016_B5/#summary
Date: Oct. 16, 2025
Created: 2025/10/16 20:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:11
Last Read: 2025/10/17 08:45