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"Inflation is approaching the BOJ's 2% target with positive corporate behaviour already observed," Takata said in a speech, adding the BOJ must be mindful of upside risks to inflation. "It's ...

The remarks underscore the BOJ's resolve to keep raising short-term interest rates, and to allow markets to freely price in the chance of further hikes in borrowing costs. Sign up here.

"The BOJ is probably keeping a close eye on the tariff developments. March would be a good opportunity to raise rates again" as domestic inflation is already quite high, Shirai told Reuters in an ...