ME News Message, December 17th (UTC+8), Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan and member of the government policy group, Masayoshi Takeda stated, "Japan must increase neutral interest rates through fiscal policy and growth strategy. If Japan's neutral interest rate rises due to fiscal policy, it would be very natural for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates. However, currently, the Bank of Japan should avoid raising interest rates too early and overly tightening monetary policy." Analyst Justin Low expressed a cautious stance regarding this comment because he is a member of the government group appointed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Therefore, his remarks and inclinations align with the government and attempt to oppose the Bank of Japan's intention to raise interest rates later this week. (Jin Ten) (Source: ME)