Bank of Japan May Raise Inflation Forecast, Stand Pat on Rates, Sources Say
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The Bank of Japan plans to slightly upgrade its fiscal year 2027 inflation forecasts this month. Interest rates are expected to remain stable at 1.25% during the upcoming policy meeting in late October. While inflation risks are present, there is no immediate urgency for further…
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- 01The Bank of Japan plans to slightly upgrade its fiscal 2027 inflation forecasts this month.
- 02Interest rates are expected to remain at 1.25% at the late October policy meeting.
- 03There is no immediate urgency for further rate hikes, as inflation pressures are not escalating significantly.