-  Bank of Japan Governor Ueda signaled he expects further rate hikes as inflation rises.
-  Finance Minister Katayama said the ministry is committed to responding appropriately to currency moves, a clear reference to possible intervention as the yen trades near multidecade lows.
-  Market pricing: traders assign only about a 25% chance of a BOJ rate increase before the December meeting, reflecting skepticism about near-term tightening.
