Why Japan's Takaichi has stepped back from BOJ rate hike debate

Nikkei Asia | June 9, 2026, 5:06 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates next week. A big reason for that is Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's apparent willingness to wait and see.

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