The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain interest rates this week, but may signal a hawkish stance amid inflation and yen pressure.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated in parliament, in response to opposition party inquiries, that the government's efforts to enhance economic growth potential and strengthen Japan's competitiveness will help support market confidence in the yen. She denied that the yen's recent drop to a 40-year low is directly related to the government's cautious stance on the Bank of Japan's rate hike plans, emphasizing that while the central bank has the authority over monetary policy decisions, it is still legally required to maintain close cooperation with economic policy.
According to a recent Yomiuri Shimbun poll, the Takaichi cabinet's approval rating fell from 69% in June to 57%, dropping below 60% for the first time, while the disapproval rating rose from 21% to 34%. Up to 71% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the government's measures in response to rising living costs, reflecting serious pressure on its administration as the yen’s depreciation raises import costs. Kyodo News reported that Takaichi may conduct a cabinet reshuffle in August or September to address the situation.
Takaichi's advocacy of expansionary fiscal and monetary policies has already caused Japan’s government bond yields to rise to multi-decade highs, and the government postponed the decision to cut food sales tax. Combined with increased defense spending, the fiscal burden has intensified further. Although analysts at Daiwa Securities believe her approval rating remains higher than previous administrations and her foundation is solid, Takaichi’s political capital accumulated during the lower house election is gradually decreasing.

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The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain interest rates this week, but may signal a hawkish stance amid inflation and yen pressure.

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