Ex-BoJ Chief Kuroda Backs More Rate Hikes, Former Deputy Urges Caution

Ex-BoJ Chief Kuroda Expects BoJ To Consider 25bps Hikes At Each Meeting Towards Neutral Rates - Warns Hiking Too Quickly Could Cause Stagnation, While Moving Too Slowly Could Prevent Policy Normalisation - Former Deputy Wakatabe Warns Against Premature Hikes, Urges Focus On Demand - Wakatabe Says Real Growth Remains Low; Half Of Price Rises Are Cost-Driven - Wakatabe Says Hike May Become Possible If Takaichi s Spending And Growth Plans Boost Investment, Funding Demand And Neutral Rate