[Bank of Japan's December Rate Hike Becomes Broad Consensus, Highest Interest Rate in 30 Years Set to Be Implemented] BlockBeats News, December 5, according to informed sources, Bank of Japan officials are prepared to raise interest rates at the policy meeting later this month, provided that the economy and financial markets do not experience significant shocks during this period. If the economic outlook is realized, the Bank of Japan will also signal further rate hikes while remaining cautious about how high rates will ultimately go. This rate hike will bring Japan's policy interest rate to its highest level since 1995. The key focus of the market is how aggressively the Bank of Japan will signal subsequent rate hikes. On the other hand, informed sources stated that the Bank of Japan will continue to review the latest data and information until the last moment before making a final policy decision. According to these sources, given that real interest rates remain below zero and the financial environment will continue to support the economy, officials view this rate hike as an adjustment to monetary easing policies rather than a tightening measure. (Jin10)