BOJ’s Ueda hints at September rate hike as bets on move mount

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What to know

  • Expectations have also been fueled by a slew of comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at the need for action.S1
  • BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda hints at a rate hike on Sept. 18, citing upside price risks and economic data aligning with the 2% inflation target.S2
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1mo Japantimes

BOJ’s Ueda hints at September rate hike as bets on move mount

Expectations have also been fueled by a slew of comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at the need for action.

1mo Cnbctv18

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hints at September rate hike as bets on move mount

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda hints at a rate hike on Sept. 18, citing upside price risks and economic data aligning with the 2% inflation target.

BOJ’s Ueda hints at September rate hike as bets on move mount

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What to know

  • Expectations have also been fueled by a slew of comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at the need for action.S1
  • BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda hints at a rate hike on Sept. 18, citing upside price risks and economic data aligning with the 2% inflation target.S2
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S1 Japantimes 1 report · EN
S2 Cnbctv18Lead 1 report · EN