日本央行被曝密切关注日元汇率，1月或按兵不动但加息紧迫感升温

Group 1 - The Bank of Japan officials are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of the weak yen on inflation, which may influence future interest rate hikes, although a decision to maintain the current rate is expected next week [1] - The weak yen is seen as a growing factor affecting the economy, particularly as companies are more inclined to pass on higher input costs to customers [1] - Economists generally expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates approximately every six months, with the next potential hike anticipated in the summer [1] Group 2 - Despite the Bank of Japan raising the benchmark interest rate in December, the yen remains weak, hitting an 18-month low due to upcoming early elections [2] - The depreciation of the yen has increased inflationary pressures by raising import costs while also boosting profits for exporters [2] - The Japanese business community is increasingly vocal about exchange rate issues, with the head of Keidanren calling for government intervention to prevent excessive yen depreciation [2]