Rogoff Urges Japan PM to Respect Central Bank Independence

Kenneth Rogoff urged Japan to respect central bank independence to avoid rising bond yields. Minutes show he warned yields could hit 3% as global debt grows.

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Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard University economist and former International Monetary Fund chief economist, has advised Japan to respect the independence of its central bank to prevent undesirable increases in government bond yields. During a meeting of the government's top economic council on March 26, Rogoff cautioned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that institutional autonomy is vital for maintaining market confidence.

A pedestrian walks past the headquarters of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, captured on January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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