Monetary Policy, Japan, BOJ, coalition government, political interference, central bank independence, Bank of Japan
February 18, 2026
Japan’s junior coalition head warns against political meddling in BOJ policy
The leader of Japan’s junior ruling coalition partner has stated that the government must refrain from interfering in monetary policy. Instead, he argued, officials should focus on building an economy resilient enough to withstand the potential impact of future interest rate increases. In an interview, the party leader also emphasized the need to implement a […]