The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again at one of the two meetings this quarter to 0.50%, an overwhelming majority of economists surveyed by Reuters said, with most leaning toward a January move.

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said Tuesday that board members will discuss whether to hike interest rates at a meeting l

The board will have discussion to decide whether to raise the policy rate or not, based on the outlook to be compiled” at the monetary policy meeting between Jan 23-24, says Ryozo Himino.

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino reiterated that the central bank will raise rates if its outlook continues to be realized, while adding that there are risks both at home and abroad that require attention.

T he Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor, Ryozo Himino, has hinted at a potential interest rate hike during the upcoming policy meeting on January 23-24. In an interview last Friday

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino has signaled that an interest rate hike may be on the cards at the monetary policy meeting on January 23-24, as many of the shocks to the Japanese economy and deflationary factors have been resolved.