Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount
The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. Officials cited rising cost pressures from a weak yen, high energy prices and strong AI-driven demand, with some members suggesting rates may need to move closer to a neutral level of around 2% through gradual but more frequent increases.

