BOJ's Ueda says rate hike timing 'approaching', Nikkei reports
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing of the next interest rate hike was "approaching" as the economy was moving in line with the central bank's forecasts, the Nikkei newspaper reported, leaving open the chance of a December rate increase.
BOJ’s Ueda Tells Nikkei Wage Trends Will Drive Policy Moves
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said interest-rate hikes are “nearing” as inflation and economic trends develop in line with the central bank’s forecasts, without explicitly supporting an increase in December.
BOJ's Ueda Says Wage Trends Key to Possible Rate Hikes, Nikkei Reports
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