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  "id": 4997439,
  "title": "BOJ's Takata urges nimble rate hikes to counter inflation pressures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/bojs-takata-urges-nimble-rate-hikes-to-counter-inflation-pressures",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T01:57:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bojs-takata-urges-nimble-rate-hikes-counter-inflation-pressures-6356461"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BOJ member Hajime Takata has urged the Bank of Japan to conduct interest rate hikes more frequently and in a nimble manner to counteract inflation, rather than sticking to a semiannual schedule. Takata made these remarks during a speech to business leaders in Sapporo, Japan, where he suggested that 2026 marks a shift in the BOJ's approach, with future hikes becoming more dependent on domestic inflation, growth trends, and international developments. He emphasized the need for the BOJ to move away from encouraging rising inflation and to demonstrate its commitment to preventing price increases. Takata also cautioned that the divergence of monetary policies between Japan and other countries could lead to increased volatility in Japan's financial markets, especially in foreign exchange markets. Takata was the only dissenter among the BOJ members in their July decision to maintain short-term interest rates at 1 percent, proposing a rate increase to 1.25 percent to address inflationary risks from external demand shocks. The BOJ is reportedly set to raise rates at its upcoming policy meeting between September 16 and 18, with the possibility of more aggressive hikes in the future than the current routine of approximately twice a year.",
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        "title": "BOJ's Takata urges nimble rate hikes to counter inflation pressures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/bojs-takata-urges-nimble-rate-hikes-to-counter-inflation-pressures-5001202",
        "published": "2026-09-02T01:57:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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