Turn to a more hawkish stance! Bank of Japan board member Masu calls for interest rate hikes in the "earliest possible stage" if there are no economic risks.

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14/05/2026
According to the Smart Finance APP, a member of the policy committee of the Bank of Japan called for an increase in interest rates as soon as possible, under the condition that there are no signs of economic risks, and pointed out that the inflation risks triggered by the situation in Iran are more sustainable.