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BOJ’s Koeda Urges Timely Rate Increases as Inflation Risks Persist

BOJ board member Junko Koeda said policymakers should not be overly cautious about raising rates as inflation risks remain elevated.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kumamoto, 15 October 2026 – Bank of Japan board member Junko Koeda said policymakers should not become overly cautious about raising interest rates, arguing that inflation risks remain tilted upwards while financial conditions are still accommodative. Her remarks reinforced expectations that Japan’s monetary normalisation is not finished.

Speaking to business leaders in Kumamoto, Koeda said the central bank should adjust rates in a timely manner as economic and price conditions evolve, while keeping the estimated range of the neutral rate in view. The message favoured a data-dependent path rather than a fixed schedule, but it placed greater weight on the cost of waiting too long.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.