Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda used his first public appearance in the new year to underscore his intention to keep raising the benchmark rate in a speech to private bankers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/05/economy/boj-interest-rates/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #japaneseeconomy #yen