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BOJ may raise rate in June and October, former official says
Hideo Hayakawa, a former executive director of the Bank of Japan, foresees possible interest rate increases in June and October as the central bank seeks to catch up in the fight against inflation. As the BOJ prepares for its upcoming meeting, market sentiments are growing regarding the need for a quicker response to inflationary pressures partly influenced by Middle East conflicts.
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Published 9 Jun 2026, 11:47 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Former BOJ official suggests rate hikes may come in June and October.
- BOJ's anticipated June hike would mark the first increase since December.
- Market perceptions indicate the BOJ is lagging in responding to inflation.
- Hayakawa emphasizes the need for the BOJ to adjust its policy speedily.
- Inflation pressures are exacerbated by external geopolitical factors.
Interesting facts
- This would be the BOJ's first rate increase in six months.
- The outlook is influenced by global geopolitical tensions affecting Japan's economy.