BOJ Looks to U.S. Tariffs as It Times Rate Hikes; Inflation Target Likely to Be ‘Slightly Delayed’

By Shinichi Ikeda and Kentaro Otsuka / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
15:23 JST,
May 2, 2025
The Bank of Japan is closely monitoring U.S. tariff policy, as it could impact the timing of Japan’s rate hikes given the significant uncertainty the tariffs inject into the economic and price outlook.
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