Bloomberg
Bessent Pushes, BOJ Splinters Over Rate Hike
Friday, September 18, 2026
Russell Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, has advocated for interest rate increases, while the Bank of Japan faces internal disagreement over whether to proceed with a rate hike. The BOJ's policy committee includes members with differing views on the timing and necessity of raising rates. Bloomberg reported on the divergence in positions among Japanese central bank officials.
