Bank of Japan Board Member Takata Hajime is speaking soon

0130 GMT / 2030 US Eastern time

• Speech by Bank of Japan Board Member Takata Hajime at a meeting with local leaders in Miyagi prefecture.

Ears on this for any clues on the path ahead for BoJ rate increases.

Earlier this week from his boss, Ueda:

• BOJ governor Ueda: We are aware of views we had not been clear enough on policy guidance

And, last week:

• Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will monitor the impact of US tariff and immigration policies