Headline: BOJ expects Deputy Governor Uchida to join December policy meeting
The Bank of Japan said it still expects Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida to participate in the December 18–19 monetary policy meeting, following reports that he has been hospitalized and will work remotely for several weeks while undergoing treatment for leukemia.
The central bank’s update indicates no change to the upcoming policy schedule or decision-making process. Uchida, one of the BOJ’s most influential policymakers, is expected to take part in deliberations even as he manages his health, underscoring the institution’s focus on continuity and stability.
Investors will watch closely for any policy signals at the December meeting as the BOJ evaluates inflation dynamics, wage trends, and financial conditions. Uchida’s participation is likely to reassure markets that core discussions on the yen, interest rates, and the path of Japan’s monetary policy remain on track.
Key Points – BOJ says Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida is expected to take part in the December 18–19 policy meeting. – Earlier reports confirmed Uchida has been hospitalized and will work remotely during leukemia treatment. – The central bank’s meeting schedule and policy deliberations remain unchanged. – Uchida is regarded as a key voice in the BOJ’s monetary policy framework. – Markets will monitor the meeting for guidance on inflation, wages, the yen, and interest-rate settings.
