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BOJ Holds 1% Rate, Signals Possible 1.25% Hike

7/28/2026

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will keep its policy rate at 1 % at the July 30-31 meeting.
The board will adopt a hawkish tone to curb yen-betting despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s criticism.
Analysts say the BOJ could raise rates to 1.25 % by December, possibly as early as October, while the quarterly outlook raises FY2026 growth and warns inflation may exceed 2 %.

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Story summary

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will keep its policy rate at 1 % at the July 30-31 meeting.
The board will adopt a hawkish tone to curb yen-betting despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s criticism.
Analysts say the BOJ could raise rates to 1.25 % by December, possibly as early as October, while the quarterly outlook raises FY2026 growth and warns inflation may exceed 2 %.