The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members discussed monetary policy outlook at their October meeting, emphasizing a cautious approach due to economic and global uncertainties. While maintaining the policy interest rate at 0.25%, they hinted at potential gradual rate hikes if inflation aligns with expectations.
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members expressed their views on the monetary policy outlook during their October meeting, as outlined in the released BoJ Minutes. Key takeaways include: the policy interest rate remaining at 0.25%; a cautious approach to monetary policy due to domestic and global uncertainties; the possibility of gradual rate hikes if inflation trends meet expectations, potentially reaching 1.
0% by late fiscal 2025; and the BoJ's commitment to raising rates if the economy and prices follow the forecast trajectory. Some members suggest market rates may be below appropriate levels based on economic projections and monetary policy guidance. The minutes also highlight the difficulty in predicting the rate hike path due to uncertainties surrounding Japan's neutral rate and monetary policy transmission mechanism.The Ministry of Finance representative stated that the government will prioritize pulling Japan out of deflation through economic and fiscal policies and hopes the BoJ will continue to guide policy appropriately in close coordination.Consensus among members is that Japan's consumption is likely to increase moderately, with some anticipating wage growth remaining elevated during next year's spring wage negotiations. As of writing, USD/JPY is up 0.03% on the day at 157.18.
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