VERIFIEDET Markets·10 Sept 2026neutral

Global Market | BOJ may speed up rate hikes amid inflation, weak yen risks: Masu

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·BOJ board member Kazuyuki Masu indicated a potential acceleration of rate hikes if inflation increases.
·This strengthens expectations of a rate hike at the September 16–17 meeting.
·Masu stated that underlying inflation is approaching the 2% target and real rates should exit negative territory.