JAPAN ECONOMY MINISTER KIUCHI: EXPECTS BOJ TO CLOSELY COORDINATE POLICY WITH GOVERNMENT AND WORK TOWARD SUSTAINABLY ACHIEVING THE 2% INFLATION TARGET

Japan's Economy Minister Kiuchi stated that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to closely coordinate monetary policy with the government to achieve a sustainable 2% inflation target. This signals a potential continuation of accommodative policy alignment, reinforcing market expectations that the BOJ will maintain dovish settings until inflation proves firmly anchored at target. The communication channel between fiscal and monetary authorities remains key, influencing JPY exchange rates and Japanese government bond (JGB) yields, particularly as global rate differentials shift. Markets are pricing in delayed BOJ policy normalization compared to other major central banks, supporting demand for carry trades and influencing equity valuations in rate-sensitive sectors. Traders will watch the upcoming BOJ Summary of Opinions and inflation forecasts for signs of consensus around ending negative interest rates.

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