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Japan economy minister flags rate rise risks as BOJ decision nears (

2026-06-09 00:32Z

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Firm	Stance	YE 2026	vs Cons.
UOB	Bearish	159.60	+2.3%
Bank of America	Bullish	149.00	-4.5%
Rabobank	Bullish	145.00	-7.1%

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The remarks are carefully calibrated but carry a mild cautionary undertone toward further BOJ tightening. Kiuchi's explicit acknowledgment that rising rates could affect the economy through various channels is a gentle signal of government sensitivity to any aggressive move, with

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