Bank of Japan Set to Hold at 1.25%, Keeping December Hike Alive

Name: Bank of Japan Set to Hold at 1.25%, Keeping December Hike Alive
Uploaded: 2026-10-26T05:05:49.818275+00:00
Description: The Bank of Japan was widely expected to hold its policy rate at 1.25% at its October 29-30, 2026 meeting, while flagging risks that inflation could exceed its 2% target. That hawkish framing would preserve the option of a 25-basis-point hike to 1.50% in December.

The Bank of Japan was widely expected to hold its policy rate at 1.25% at its October 29-30, 2026 meeting, while flagging risks that inflation could exceed its 2% target. That hawkish framing would preserve the option of a 25-basis-point hike to 1.50% in December.

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