0332 GMT - The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again in May, well ahead of when most expect the central bank to tighten policy. The hike will come amid concerns about mounting wage pressures, says Marcel Thieliant, economist at Capital Economics. With firms facing severe labor shortages, there could be another strong showing in this year's Shunto wage negotiations, he says. That should prompt the Bank of Japan to hike rates ahead of what markets are now pricing, Thieliant says. (james.glynn@wsj.com; @JamesGlynnWSJ)
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February 06, 2025 22:33 ET (03:33 GMT)
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