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Japan's central bank official warns of rising inflation, pushing for rate hikes to prevent overshooting the 2% target.
Bank of Japan board member Kazuyuki Masu signaled that Japan has entered an inflationary phase, urging timely rate hikes to prevent inflation from exceeding the 2% target, despite it still being slightly below.
He cited sustained wage growth, high food prices, and a weak yen as key inflation drivers, warning of spillover risks from rising processed food and rice costs.
While the BOJ held rates steady at 0.75% in January, Masu emphasized the need for gradual normalization amid ongoing inflationary pressures and a fragile wage-price cycle.
Markets now expect a possible April hike, with yen depreciation and bond market sensitivity adding urgency.
El funcionario del banco central de Japón advierte del aumento de la inflación, presionando por subidas de tasas para evitar sobrepasar el objetivo del 2%.