{
  "id": 5024050,
  "title": "BOJ chief signals chance of September rate hike, debate on price risks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/boj-chief-signals-chance-of-september-rate-hike-debate-on-price-risks-5024050",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:31:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/09/1524133/boj-chief-signals-chance-september-rate-hike-debate-price-risks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at a potential interest rate increase in September during a recent discussion, according to reports. Ueda emphasized the need to assess inflationary risks and upside price risks, both considered prerequisites for further rate hikes. His remarks followed a statement from the US Treasury Department, in which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commended Ueda for advocating decisive monetary steps to tackle the depreciating yen. While Ueda did not confirm a September hike, he stated that he would discuss with the board whether the likelihood of the BOJ's economic scenario materializing was increasing and whether upside price risks were rising. Ueda reiterated the BOJ's intent to continue raising interest rates as long as financial conditions remained accommodative. However, he highlighted that they have raised rates five times so far, necessitating a careful evaluation of the cumulative impact on the economy. Ueda also addressed the hawkish stance of fellow BOJ board member Hajime Takata, who advocated for nimble rate hikes in response to inflationary pressures rather than following a fixed semiannual pace. The hawkish comments contributed to a rise in the yield on two-year Japanese government bonds (JGB) to 1.830 percent, the highest level since 1995. Ueda confirmed a prior meeting with Bessent but refrained from discussing the specifics of their conversation. The comments come as Ueda's final opportunity to address policy and economic conditions before a blackout period leading up to the September 17-18 policy meeting.",
  "summary": "ASHEVILLE: The Bank of Japan will debate raising interest rates including in September with a focus on whether inflationary risks were heightening, its governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, signalling a strong chance of a hike this month.",
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        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/gold-rate-today-september-2-check-18-22-and-24-carat-gold-prices-in",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:26:44.000Z"
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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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