The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 0.25%p in September, wary of oil-driven inflation risks.
Original headline9월 금리 0.25%p 올린 일본은행, 유가발 물가 위험 경계
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The Bank of Japan's September 17-18 policy meeting minutes, released on November 5, showed board members divided over the pace of rate hikes after the central bank raised rates by 0.25 percentage points in September. One member noted crude oil prices had risen about 50% and the yen had strengthened roughly 5% since July, warning of significant upward pressure on consumer prices if those conditions persisted. Multiple members flagged lingering upside inflation risks from higher import costs as Middle East military conflict pushed oil prices back up. The split over tightening speed matters because it signals uncertainty over how quickly the BOJ can normalize policy while energy-driven inflation threatens to broaden. Investors will watch upcoming BOJ communications and oil price moves for clues on the next rate step.
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