Fukuoka, May 21 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan should raise its policy interest rate at an appropriate pace to counter inflation, Policy Board member Junko Koeda said Thursday. "My view is that underlying inflation is already around (the BOJ's target of) 2 pct,"

BOJ board member Junko Koeda says the Bank of Japan's role in fighting inflation is stronger than before, as rates hit their highest level since 1995.

Fukuoka, May 21 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan should raise its policy interest rate at an appropriate pace to counter inflation, Policy Board member Junko Koeda said Thursday.…