The Bank of Japan may raise its benchmark interest rate as soon as next month, according to a former BOJ board member, backing intensifying market speculation over an impending move. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/25/economy/ex-boj-member-expects-rate-hike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #makotosakurai #japaneseeconomy