Japan Does Not Need Loose Monetary Policy

Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi stated that Japan has emerged from deflation and no longer requires excessively loose monetary policy. He noted that current government strategies differ from past stimulus measures.

Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Japan no longer requires excessively loose monetary policy, Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Friday morning, signaling a clear shift away from past reflationary agendas. The remarks come as central bank officials weigh additional interest rate hikes.

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