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flag Former BoJ chief Kuroda warns PM Takaichi's spending plans could fuel inflation, urging gradual rate hikes and fiscal restraint.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Kuroda emphasized that Japan no longer needs the bold monetary messaging of the past, favoring a steady normalization of policy. flag He noted the yen may be overly weak but cautioned that interventions offer only temporary relief. flag His remarks highlight a growing policy divergence with Takaichi’s expansionary agenda.

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