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Bank of Japan Hints at December Rate Hike Amid Inflation

11/26/2025

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) signals a possible rate hike as early as December, citing a weakening yen and inflation pressures.
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda says policy will focus on currency fluctuations' impact on inflation, noting discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicate reduced political resistance.
A Reuters poll shows most economists expect the BOJ to raise rates to 0.75% by March 2026, contingent on the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision.

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) signals a possible rate hike as early as December, citing a weakening yen and inflation pressures.
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda says policy will focus on currency fluctuations' impact on inflation, noting discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicate reduced political resistance.
A Reuters poll shows most economists expect the BOJ to raise rates to 0.75% by March 2026, contingent on the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision.