Bank of Japan June meeting minutes
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A few members said import prices rising due to recent yen fall,
creating upside inflation risk - One member said
cost-push inflation could heighten underlying inflation if it leads
to higher inflation expectations, wage increases - One member said
pass-through of higher labour costs accelerating, could appear in
consumer inflation - One member said BOJ
might need to consider adjusting degree of monetary easing as
inflation might overshoot due to renewed cost-push pressure - One member said BOJ
must raise rates at appropriate timing without delay - One member said rate
hike must be done only after inflation makes clear rebound, data
confirms heightening in inflation expectations - Members agreed
recent weak yen pushes up inflation, warrants vigilance in guiding
monetary policy - One member said
BOJ’s monetary policy should not be swayed by short-term fx moves
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