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Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takata renewed his call for an interest rate hike, citing eased tariff concerns and progress toward the central bank’s inflation target. “Headline inflation has stayed at 2% or above for three and a half years,” he said in a speech on Monday, adding that “now is a prime opportunity to raise the policy interest rate.” Takata had previously proposed lifting the rate to 0.75% from 0.5%, a motion rejected in September. He argued that Japan’s economy is nearing the price stability goal, increasing the likelihood he will push for a hike at the October 29–30 meeting. Takata also downplayed risks of a U.S. downturn, pointing to solid household, corporate, and financial sector balance sheets. He noted the Fed’s September rate cut did not trigger an unwanted yen appreciation, and that U.S. tariffs have not discouraged Japanese firms from investing in equipment and wages.