The case for a Bank of Japan rate hike as soon as September has strengthened, with several policymakers signalling support for a faster pace of monetary tightening. Rising inflation risks, yen weakness and higher import costs are adding pressure on the central bank, while markets increasingly expect a rate increase later this year.

BOJ hints at faster rate hikes due to inflation risks. Gold reaching $4500 in August at 53.5% YES.

Tokyo, Aug. 10 (Jiji Press)--Bank of Japan policymakers in July expressed their views that interest rate hikes should be accelerated, given upside risks to inflation, a summary of…