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BOJ governor backs further interest-rate hikes as US pressure mounts

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda supports additional rate increases while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presses for decisive action.

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Potential Japanese monetary tightening could affect borrowing costs, currency markets and global financial conditions.

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  1. Ueda Backs Further BoJ Hikes as Bessent Presses for Decisive Action ↗actionforex.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
  2. Ueda signals more BOJ hikes ahead but flags cumulative rate risks ↗investinglive.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 4:03 AM UTC

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