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IMF Recommends Gradual Interest Rate Hikes for Bank of Japan - A Mitigating Measure Suggested
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- The IMF recommended that the Bank of Japan should gradually raise interest rates, and that the Japanese government should pursue fiscal consolidation on both revenue and expenditure sides.
- The IMF maintained its forecast for Japan's economic growth, but expressed concern by pointing out the labor shortage issue as a medium-to-long-term challenge.
- The IMF's recent advice differs somewhat from the recent policy direction of Japanese financial authorities and the government. Market participants interpret the IMF's position as a "mitigating measure."
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the results of its regular consultation with the Japanese government on the 13th. The consultation focused on the Bank of Japan's future interest rate hike direction and the government's efforts to achieve fiscal consolidation.
The IMF suggested that the Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at a 'gradual pace'. Recently, there has been growing interest in the Bank of Japan's 'tightening stance' due to the rapid depreciation of the yen and upward pressure on prices. The IMF's suggestion is interpreted as an opinion that the Bank of Japan should put a brake on its tightening measures to some extent.
The IMF also emphasized the need for "fiscal consolidation on both the revenue and expenditure sides" for the Japanese government. This suggests that efforts are needed in both directions, including expenditure cuts and increased revenue through tax increases.
Meanwhile, the IMF maintained its previous forecast for Japan's economic growth rate, forecasting it to be 0.9% this year and 1.0% next year. It also predicted that "consumption will recover from the second half of 2024 to 2025 due to wage increases and a slowdown in inflation", suggesting an overall economic recovery trend.
However, the IMF expressed concerns about Japan's persistent labor shortage, calling it a "long-term challenge". This is interpreted as pointing out that problems such as rapid aging and population decline persist.
Some believe that the IMF's suggestion may differ somewhat from the policy direction that the Japanese financial authorities and government have been considering in response to rising prices. The market is interpreting the IMF's revised stance as a 'remedial measure' taken a step back.
