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BoJ Minutes from the March 18th-19th meeting stated that many members shared the view that it was appropriate to maintain the policy rate at 0.75%

The BoJ minutes reveal a cautious stance among members regarding monetary policy, emphasizing the need to maintain the current rate at 0.75% due to inflation concerns, especially from rising oil prices.

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BoJ Minutes from the March 18th-19th meeting stated that many members shared the view that it was appropriate to maintain the policy rate at 0.75%

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  • Members said there was concern about the resurgence of inflation stemming from rising oil prices.
  • A few members within the BOJ said that given the heightened uncertainties surrounding the situation in the Middle East, it was appropriate to keep policy rates steady at this meeting.
  • One member said that the BOJ should adjust its significantly negative real interest rates relatively soon.
  • Members concurred that the BOJ should keep raising interest rates in accordance with improvements in economy and prices.
  • One member said that the next policy meeting onwards, the BOJ should assess in detail whether financial conditions remained accommodative after the previous rate hike.
  • One member said that with policy rates still far away from neutral, falling behind the curve on inflation risks would compel the BoJ to pursue rapid and significant monetary tightening.
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This suggests a careful balancing act as they weigh economic uncertainties against the backdrop of improving financial conditions, with some members advocating for a quicker adjustment to negative real interest rates if inflation pressures mount. Overall, this deliberation points to a potential shift in policy direction if inflation trends continue.

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