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Japan's DPP Leader Tamaki says the BoJ should hike rates if SMEs sustain wage growth of around 5%; shouldn't rule out FX intervention if Gov't measures to limit long-term rates lead to weakening JPY

The comments from Japan's DPP leader suggest a hawkish tilt towards monetary policy by the BoJ, indicating that sustained wage growth could prompt rate hikes.

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  • Government should consider bond buybacks, reducing 40-year JGB issuance, while BoJ slows tapering pace.
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Additionally, the mention of potential FX intervention reflects concerns over JPY weakness due to government measures impacting long-term rates, which could have broader implications for cross-asset strategies.

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