Core Viewpoint - The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, stated that Japan's real interest rates remain very low, indicating a potential for continued interest rate hikes if economic and price conditions improve [1] Group 1 - The Bank of Japan is likely to continue raising interest rates as part of its monetary policy adjustments [1] - Adjusting monetary support will help achieve price targets and contribute to sustained economic growth [1]

Group 1 - The uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economy and tariff impacts is still present but is diminishing [1] - The downside risks to the U.S. economy are decreasing [1] - The Japanese labor market remains tight, and corporate profits are expected to stay at high levels despite tariff impacts [1] Group 2 - A moderate synchronization of wage and inflation increases is likely to continue [1] - The likelihood of the baseline forecast becoming a reality is increasing [1] - Adjusting monetary support will help achieve price targets and promote sustained economic growth [1]