BoJ Summary of Opinions from the June meeting noted a member said it has become more appropriate to adjust degree of monetary support as FX moves are pushing up import prices

Says:

• Member said it is appropriate to continue raising interest rates as financial conditions are accommodative.
• There was the opinion that even after a June rate hike, the BoJ must maintain stance of proceeding with further rate hikes if the economy and prices move in line with forecasts.
• Member said must push up BoJ's policy rate closer to neutral rate as soon as possible.
• Member said must push up policy rate near neutral at an early date to avoid big and sharp rate hikes in the future.
• Member said Japan's neutral rate is seen at around 2%, and the BoJ must raise its rates once every few months.
• Member said reason for the BoJ to halt reduction in its JGB purchases.