BOJ Minutes Reveal Debate Over Faster Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan policymakers debated the need for faster interest rate increases at their July meeting. Minutes show mounting concern over inflation risks as the weak yen and import costs drive price pressures higher.
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Japan's central bank policymakers debated the need for faster interest rate increases during their July meeting, with minutes showing growing concern over mounting inflation risks. The discussion precedes a policy rate hike to 1.25% in September, a 31-year high for the economy.
