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Former BoJ chief Kuroda warns PM Takaichi's spending plans could fuel inflation, urging gradual rate hikes and fiscal restraint.
Former Bank of Japan chief Haruhiko Kuroda said Japan's economy is now strong with inflation and wages rising, urging gradual interest rate hikes to neutral levels and tighter fiscal policy.
In a February 25, 2026, interview, he warned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proposed tax cuts and spending plans could fuel inflation and raise bond yields.
Kuroda emphasized that Japan no longer needs the bold monetary messaging of the past, favoring a steady normalization of policy.
He noted the yen may be overly weak but cautioned that interventions offer only temporary relief.
His remarks highlight a growing policy divergence with Takaichi’s expansionary agenda.
El ex jefe del Banco de Japón, Kuroda, advierte que los planes de gasto del primer ministro Takaichi podrían alimentar la inflación, instando a aumentos graduales de las tasas y a la moderación fiscal.