The Bank of Japan's interest rate hike was obstructed: the new member's first vote cast the only dissenting vote, and Koizumi Mana may nominate more dovish members to reshape the decision-making body.

The Zhitong Financial APP noticed that in the latest interest rate hike decision of the Bank of Japan last month, there was a single vote against it, which indicates that hawkish officials are facing urgent pressure and must guide interest rates to a more normal level before it's too late.