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Bank of Japan meeting minutes: The Cabinet Office expressed its hope that the Bank of Japan's policy guidance would be consistent with the government's joint statement.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: A representative from the Cabinet Office stated that the Bank of Japan must guide appropriate monetary policy to ensure strong economic growth and stable prices in Japan.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: One member stated that the Bank of Japan's monetary policy does not target foreign exchange rates, which should be determined by the market.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: One member said the Bank of Japan should maintain its loose monetary policy and avoid raising interest rates if Japan faces severe supply chain disruptions.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: One member said that the Bank of Japan should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes, for example, every few months.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Some members said that if the Middle East conflict continues, the Bank of Japan should raise interest rates more quickly to avoid potential inflation being too high.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: One member said that the next meeting and subsequent interest rate hikes would depend on the magnitude of the risks to the economy and prices.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Several members indicated that if the likelihood of the baseline forecast being realized increases, the Bank of Japan could moderately adjust the degree of monetary policy easing.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Members agreed that the timing and pace of future interest rate hikes will depend on the likelihood of the Bank of Japan's benchmark forecasts being met, as well as the risks to economic growth and prices.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Some members indicated that the Bank of Japan might discuss the pros and cons of raising interest rates if inflation risks far outweigh downside risks to economic growth.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Members unanimously agreed that it was appropriate to continue raising interest rates in light of developments in the economy, prices, and financial situation.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: One member stated that the current situation is not urgent and there is no need to rush to raise interest rates.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Many members indicated that the likelihood of the Bank of Japan's baseline forecasts being achieved was not high, and it was difficult to assess the balance between downside risks to economic growth and upside risks to inflation.

Bank of Japan meeting minutes: Several members indicated that more time was needed to confirm the impact of the Middle East situation on the Japanese economy and prices.

Japan's core-core CPI growth rate in May was the slowest since September 2022.

Japan's nationwide unadjusted CPI rose 0.5% month-on-month in May, compared with 0.3% in the previous month.

Japan's national CPI rose 1.5% year-on-year in May, below the expected 1.50% and the previous reading of 1.40%.