Japan's Government Backs Faster BOJ Rate Hike to Bolster Yen, September Move Eyed

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi reportedly supports a near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, with a potential move in September or October. The aim is to address yen weakness fueling domestic inflation and reinforce recent joint currency intervention efforts, targeting stable 2% inflation. The government stresses close coordination while respecting BOJ independence.

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