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2026-04-09 05:28:20
[Former Bank of Japan Executive: Bank of Japan May Raise Interest Rates in April to Control Inflation] Former Bank of Japan Executive Director Masaaki Kaizuka stated that the Bank of Japan may raise its benchmark interest rate this month to control inflation. He noted that recent economic indicators released by the Bank of Japan, such as inflation approaching the central bank's 2% target level, suggest an intention to raise interest rates. However, uncertainty remains. Significant changes to the global economic outlook by former US President Trump could influence the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision.
