Hawkish comments follow pressure from US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond markets Bank of Japan may need to raise rates quickly if inflation rises, board member Masu says Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Hawkish comments follow pressure from US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond marketsS1

• Bank of Japan may need to raise rates quickly if inflation rises, board member Masu saysS2

• BOJ may be forced to hike rates rapidly if inflation accelerates, board member Masu saysS3