BOJ Debated near‑Term Rate Hike at April Meeting, Opening Door to June Move
- Posted on May 12, 2026
- By The Japan News
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BOJ Debated near‑Term Rate Hike at April Meeting, Opening Door to June Move
TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) – Some Bank of Japan policymakers argued in April for raising rates soon, with one flagging the chance of a June move, highlighting a growing hawkish shift on the board as an oil shock from the Iran war sharpened pressure for near-term tightening.