Governor of the Bank of Japan
Governor of the Bank of Japan (2023–)
| Born | 1951-09-20 · Makinohara |
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| Education | University of Tokyo (BS, MS, PhD) |
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The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years on Friday and signalled it was prepared to keep increasing borrowing costs as major central banks confront persistent inflation pressure fueled by surging oil prices.
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The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years on Friday and signalled it was prepared to keep increasing borrowing costs as major central banks confront persistent inflation pressure fueled by surging oil prices.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was confident that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda would act in what he considers the best interest of Japan’s economy. Public broadcaster NHK reported the remarks on Wednesday. Bessent’s comment expressed trust in Ueda’s judgment regarding the country’s economic policy. No further policy action was specified.
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