BoJ's Takata Hints at Consecutive Rate Hikes
Hyperdash NewsFXBank of Japan board member Hajime Takata indicated that consecutive interest rate hikes are a possibility, stating that the pace of tightening should be evaluated at each policy meeting. Takata, known for his hawkish views, has previously argued that Japan has achieved the central bank's 2% inflation target.
Takata's comments come as market expectations for further BOJ tightening grow, with some analysts anticipating a rate hike as soon as the September 17-18 meeting. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also publicly called for the BOJ to raise rates to counter yen weakness. Japan's 10-year government bond yield recently touched 3%, its highest since 1996, and the yen has traded above 160 per dollar. Hyperdash markets have 
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