# BOJ Policy Maker Koeda Pushes for Rate Hikes

> Japan's Bank of Japan urges more interest rate hikes as inflation rises.
- Title: BOJ Policy Maker Koeda Pushes for Rate Hikes · TokenPost
- Summary: Japan's Bank of Japan urges more interest rate hikes as inflation rises. Japan's Bank of Japan policy board member Junko Koeda called for additional rate…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/35895
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:22:18+00:00
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## Junko Koeda
Bank of Japan policy board member Junko Koeda urged more rate increases as prices climb in Japan.
## Inflation Data
Over 70% of Japan's consumer price index items recorded higher prices year over year.
## Rate Increase
The Bank of Japan raised its overnight rate target to 1.25% after a 7-2 vote on Sept. 18.
## Key takeaway

Japan's Bank of Japan policy board member Junko Koeda called for additional rate increases after 70% of consumer goods saw price hikes year over year.