BoJ's Himino warns delaying monetary easing adjustment risks inflation overshoot

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino stated on Monday that postponing adjustments to the central bank's monetary easing stance could lead to a notable inflation overshoot. The comment suggests policymakers are weighing the risks of keeping policy too loose for too long.

Himino also pointed out that the pass-through of higher oil prices to downstream goods is progressing at a fair pace, indicating that cost pressures are feeding into consumer prices. The remarks add to the debate over the timing of a potential shift in BoJ policy.