The Bank of Japan monitors yen weakness closely, with Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighting its impact on import costs and inflation. While short-term rates remain at 0.75%, currency movements increasingly influence price trends. Policymakers balance supporting economic recovery with managing inflation risks amid global uncertainties and sustained yen depreciation.

TOKYO, Aug 10 : Japanese executives are increasingly warning that currency swings and a persistently weak yen pose risks to the economy, highlighting concerns that triggered last…

The Bank of Japan monitors yen weakness closely, with Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighting its impact on import costs and inflation. While short-term rates remain at 0.75%, currency…