--- title: "Yen plummets! Takamizu Sawa expresses concerns about the Bank of Japan raising interest rates again" description: "Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed concerns about the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, leading to a rapid depreciation of the yen. Takaichi adopted a tougher stance in her talks with " type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276702103.md" published_at: "2026-02-24T08:11:31.000Z" --- # Yen plummets! Takamizu Sawa expresses concerns about the Bank of Japan raising interest rates again > Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed concerns about the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, leading to a rapid depreciation of the yen. Takaichi adopted a tougher stance in her talks with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda compared to last year, although the Bank of Japan attempted to downplay the impact of political interference. Following the announcement, the dollar rose 0.85% against the yen, as market expectations for the central bank's policy shifted, increasing uncertainty about future policies Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has once again pressured the central bank regarding monetary policy, causing the yen to plummet rapidly. According to a report by the Daily News citing unnamed informed sources, Takaichi expressed clear concerns about the central bank's potential further interest rate hikes during a meeting last week with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, and her stance was noticeably tougher compared to their last meeting in November last year. The Bank of Japan has attempted to downplay the implications of political interference. According to a previous report by Bloomberg, Ueda stated that Takaichi did not make any specific requests during the meeting. Following the news, the dollar surged 0.85% against the yen, significantly increasing exchange rate pressure. The yield on Japan's two-year government bonds widened its decline, dropping 3.5 basis points to 1.215%. The yield on Japan's five-year government bonds fell 4 basis points to 1.565%. ## **Prime Minister's Stance Becomes More Assertive** According to the Daily News, Takaichi expressed unease about the Bank of Japan's potential further interest rate hikes during her meeting with Ueda last week. The report cited informed sources stating that Takaichi's attitude was noticeably more assertive compared to their last meeting in November. For investors, such changes in political attitudes often influence market pricing of the central bank's subsequent policy path, especially when communication windows are limited and information asymmetry is significant. ## **Bank of Japan Downplays Political Pressure** In response to concerns about political interference in monetary policy, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda addressed the issue. According to Bloomberg, Ueda stated that Takaichi did not make any specific requests regarding the direction of interest rates during the meeting, leaving room for the central bank's independence in her wording. Currently, the Bank of Japan has not issued clear signals regarding its next interest rate decision, and Takaichi has not publicly commented on the content of the aforementioned meeting. ## **Yen Under Pressure, Market Sensitivity Increases** Following the publication of the Daily News report, the foreign exchange market reacted immediately, with the dollar's gains against the yen briefly expanding to 0.85%. This trend reflects the market's re-pricing of expectations for interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. If the divergence between the Prime Minister and the central bank's leadership continues, market bets on the Bank of Japan tightening its policy in the near term may be suppressed. For investors closely monitoring the direction of Japan's monetary policy, Takaichi's statement has increased the uncertainty regarding the Bank of Japan's next actions. Risk Warning and Disclaimer The market carries risks, and investment should be approached with caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice and does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article align with their specific circumstances. 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