Bank of Japan Governor Ueda on what would make him hike rates rapidly

Central Banks
By Eamonn Sheridan
17/04/2025 | 03:32 GMT
  • When underlying inflation is accelerating

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda says keeping low rates even when underlying inflation is accelerating could result in a situation where we would be forced to hike rapidly.

Also:

  • FX rates should move stably reflecting fundamentals

Ueda spoke earlier:

  • Bank of Japan Governor Ueda says can't tell right now how tariffs will impact prices
  • Bank of Japan Governor Ueda says Japan's real interest rate remains very low

As did a fellow board member:

  • BoJ's Nakagawa says if economic and inflation targets hit, will continue to raise rates

USD/JPY rose earlier:

  • The weaker yen today - U.S./Japan tariff talks steering clear of FX concerns cited
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