Japan Denies Pushing Low Rates After BOJ’s 2 Hikes Under Takaichi
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Updated · The Japan Times · Jul 7
Japan Denies Pushing Low Rates After BOJ’s 2 Hikes Under Takaichi
3 articles · Updated · The Japan Times · Jul 7
Summary
Minoru Kiuchi said Tuesday there is “absolutely no truth” to reports that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is urging low interest rates or easing up on fiscal discipline.
Tokyo’s denial targets speculation over whether Takaichi’s growth strategy—built on a massive investment push—could rely on cheaper borrowing despite Japan’s already heavy debt burden.
Markets are parsing the comments for clues on the government’s stance toward monetary policy, especially whether it wants to slow the Bank of Japan’s rate-normalization path.
The BOJ has already raised interest rates twice since Takaichi took office last autumn, leaving investors to judge how far fiscal expansion and tighter policy can coexist.