Some in BOJ saw need to raise rates soon, April meeting summary shows
CNA·- In April, some policymakers at the Bank of Japan indicated the need to raise interest rates soon due to increasing inflation risks. - One member suggested that the pace of rate hikes might accelerate in response to these risks, despite uncertainty regarding the future of conflicts in the Middle East. - The summary of last month's meeting suggests that the Bank of Japan may begin to raise interest rates at the next meeting.