Japan's Minister of Growth Strategy Minoru Jonouchi told reporters that it is necessary to keep a close eye on economic trends. The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 0.75% earlier. Minoru Jonouchi urged the Bank of Japan to explain in detail to the public the basis for the decision to raise interest rates. Minoru Jonouchi expressed respect for the Bank of Japan's decision, while stressing the need to pay close attention to the economic situation, including the impact of the US tariff policy, continued inflation, and financial market trends. Minoru Jonouchi said that it is important that the Bank of Japan implement an appropriate monetary policy to achieve strong economic growth while stabilizing inflation.

Japan's Minister of Growth Strategy Minoru Jonouchi told reporters that it is necessary to keep a close eye on economic trends. The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 0.75% earlier. Minoru Jonouchi urged the Bank of Japan to explain in detail to the public the basis for the decision to raise interest rates. Minoru Jonouchi expressed respect for the Bank of Japan's decision, while stressing the need to pay close attention to the economic situation, including the impact of the US tariff policy, continued inflation, and financial market trends. Minoru Jonouchi said that it is important that the Bank of Japan implement an appropriate monetary policy to achieve strong economic growth while stabilizing inflation.