# BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Calls for ‘Timely’ Rate Hike

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- Reuters, 2026-08-27 04:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/boj-deputy-governor-himino-calls-timely-rate-hike-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8fbfaf8f085800017b445a

> Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Thursday emphasized the need for timely interest-rate increases, focusing on rising inflation risks and reinforcing prevailing market expectations of a near-term rise in borrowing costs.

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