Head of the Japanese Bankers Association: The possibility of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates this time is quite high.

Junichi Hanzawa, the head of the Japan Bankers Association, stated that considering the statement made by the governor of the Bank of Japan that the price target may be achieved and the evaluation of whether wage increases are sustainable, there is a high possibility that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at the end of the two-day meeting on Friday. He stated at a press conference that while it is necessary to pay attention to the overseas economy and trade policies, the Japanese economy will continue to grow next year.