[Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda Reaffirms Intent to Raise Interest Rates] On November 18, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated after his first bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that the central bank is gradually adjusting the degree of monetary easing and reaffirmed the intent to raise interest rates. He noted that the mechanism of inflation growing in tandem with wages is being restored and explained to Takaichi the situation regarding the adjustment of monetary easing. Ueda also mentioned that the two sides discussed foreign exchange issues, and the central bank will closely monitor the impact of foreign exchange on the economy, work closely with the government, and make appropriate policy decisions based on economic data.

[Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda Says Rate Hikes Will Depend on Data] Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that rate hike decisions will be made at an appropriate time based on data conditions.

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[Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Achieving the 2% inflation target contributes to sustainable growth] Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that smoothly achieving and consistently maintaining the 2% inflation target not only benefits price stability but also contributes to sustainable growth.

[Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda Meets with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Discuss Economy and Monetary Policy] Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the economy, inflation, and monetary policy.