BOJ's Dec summary raises expectations of rate hike soon

BOJ's Dec summary raises expectations of rate hike soon; keeps policy rate steady at 0.25%
The Summary of the Bank of Japan's December meeting revealed that policymakers discussed the possibility of a near-term rate hike, with some members noting that conditions were aligning for such a move.
BOJ debated rate-hike timing, some called for near-term move, Dec summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an imminent rate hike with one predicting a move "in the near future," a summary of opinions at the bank's December meeting showed,
Some BOJ policymakers called for rate hike soon, December summary shows
The BOJ held interest rates steady at 0.25% at this month's meeting, a move Gov. Kazuo Ueda explained was aimed at scrutinizing more data on next year's wage momentum and clarity on the incoming U.S. administration's economic policies.
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