BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Speech Signals Policy Stance, Market Watchers Parse for Rate Path

BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino delivered a speech on Japan's economy and monetary policy in Saitama, likely reiterating the central bank's current stance amid ongoing normalization. The speech provides insight into the BOJ's thinking on inflation and wage growth, but no specific policy action was announced. Markets will scrutinize the text for any shift in the pace of future rate hikes.