Bessent Asserts Bank of Japan Lags Behind, Anticipates Interest Rate Hike
2025-08-14 / Read about 0 minute
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United States Treasury Secretary Bessent remarked that the Bank of Japan has exhibited sluggishness in addressing inflation, a matter he has already discussed with Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda. He emphasized that the Bank of Japan must raise interest rates to rein in inflation, asserting that such a move aligns with economic fundamentals. Notably, Bessent has previously expressed support for the Bank of Japan's potential interest rate hike.