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Kazuo Ueda
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The US military has imposed a curfew and alcohol ban on forces in Okinawa after the arrest of an American Marine over a killing, sparking outrage in Japan. The case has revived long-standing tensions over the US military presence on the island. Other Japan-related news includes Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda signaling inflation is nearing 2%, keeping a December rate hike in play, and a price-fixing probe hitting a Japanese beer maker's shares.
- 2IMF invites Bank of Japan chief Ueda to speak on November 6▼IMF invites BOJ chief Ueda to speak on November 6
The International Monetary Fund has invited Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda to speak on November 6. The invitation comes as the BOJ's monetary policy direction, including the pace of any further interest rate hikes, is closely watched by global markets. Investors will be looking to Ueda's remarks for signals on the outlook for Japanese rates and the yen.
- 3BOJ's Ueda Fails to Push Back Against Bets Delaying October Rate Hike●Ueda Does Little to Challenge Bets Against October BOJ Hike
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda gave little indication he opposes market expectations that the central bank will skip a rate hike in October. His remarks left investors largely convinced the BOJ will hold off on raising interest rates next month, keeping focus on later meetings for the timing of the next move in Japanese monetary policy.