Governor’s latest assessments focus on upside inflation risks
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks about the state of the economy come ahead of the next rate policy meeting starting on June 15. (File photo by Nanami Sato)
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan will discuss the implications of a possible rate hike at an upcoming policy board meeting despite uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict, Gov. Kazuo Ueda indicated Wednesday.