A hawkish member of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has urged a "nimble" approach to interest rate adjustments, according to Kyodo News.
The cautionary remarks come as the BOJ weighs its path toward monetary tightening after years of ultra-low interest rates. The official stressed that the central bank must remain ready to adjust flexibly, avoiding rigid commitments to a fixed plan amid economic and inflation volatility.
The use of "nimble"—meaning quick and timely action—signals that even policymakers leaning toward tightening recognize the complexities of raising rates while Japan's economy recovers but remains fragile.
Financial markets are closely monitoring BOJ officials' comments to gauge the timing and pace of future rate increases. The report was published in Kyodo's BREAKING NEWS section.
