Japan's finance minister signals support for BOJ rate hike

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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on December 14 expressed alignment with the Bank of Japan's anticipated interest rate hike, addressing media reports during a speech in Sendai.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signaled government support for an anticipated Bank of Japan interest rate hike from around 0.5% to 0.75% during a speech in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on December 14, 2025. 'There is no major disagreement between us and the BOJ,' she said. 'I thought I should say this since reports have been circulating.'

The remarks follow the BOJ's two-day monetary policy meeting that concluded on Friday, December 12, highlighting coordination between the government and central bank amid economic policy discussions. Katayama's statement aims to quell media speculation and affirm policy unity, with the hike expected to influence Japan's economy.

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