Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees 3-4 more rate hikes to 1.5% in 2027, Asahi interview shows
Published on March 27, 2026.
Former Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has stated that he sees no problem with raising the interest rate by 0.25% for 3-4 times, reaching "around 1.5% in 2027. The increase would be made at the bank's April meeting, as the Iran-Syria conflict would only accelerate interest rate increases.
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