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Bank of Japan board member backs possible rate hike on inflation risks

Published 21 May 2026

A Bank of Japan board member has signaled growing support for raising interest rates, citing concerns that inflation may exceed the central bank's target and warning of the risks of keeping borrowing costs too low for too long. Junko Koeda made the remarks in a speech to business leaders in Fukuoka on Thursday.

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