BoJ seen hiking this month as inflation risks rise, former official says

A potential BoJ hike reinforces the global shift toward tighter policy as energy-driven inflation risks persist. Higher Japanese yields could support JPY and pressure global bonds at the margin, particularly if markets reassess the pace of BoJ normalisation. In an interview with Bloomberg former BoJ official says rate hike likely as inflation risks build despite war uncertainty.Summary:Former BoJ… In an interview with Bloomberg former BoJ official says rate hike likely as inflation risks build despite war uncertainty. . Summary: . In an interview with Bloomberg former BoJ official says rate hike likely as inflation risks build despite war uncertainty. Summary: Former BoJ official Kaizuka says rate hike likely this month Warns BoJ risks falling behind inflation curve Middle East conflict seen as reinforcing inflation pressures Oil prices easing but expected to remain elevated BoJ data shows inflation near 2% target Output gap revised to positive since 2022 No downgrade to… For traders, releases like this can quickly shift rate expectations, currency direction, index futures and broad risk sentiment. Watch the next move in the dollar, front-end yields and index futures to see whether the market prices this release as a true surprise or only a passing headline.