https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boj-may-need-to-tighten-faster-if-inflation-beats-forecast-imf-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boj-may-need-to-tighten-faster-if-inflation-beats-forecast-imf-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boj-may-need-to-tighten-faster-if-inflation-beats-forecast-imf-says#u143243Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:55:23 +0000The Bank of Japan might need to accelerate interest rate increases if price growth exceeds current projections, according to a senior International Monetary Fund official speaking to Reuters. The official stated that the central bank is taking the correct approach by normalising its monetary policy. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasized the necessity of ensuring that underlying inflation does not exceed the two percent target. Brokerages anticipate the next rate hike could occur in December, with additional tightening projected for 2027.Why it mattersThe debate over the pace