Bank of Japan October rate decision
Story timeline · 5 updates, 6 Oct to 30 Oct 2026
Markets priced a low chance of a Bank of Japan move at the October 30 meeting, and officials were said to lean against a consecutive hike. The BOJ kept its policy rate at 1.25%, in line with expectations, after a 25 basis point hike at its previous meeting.
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Ueda gives no clear signal as market bets against October BOJ hike
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the BOJ will keep raising rates gradually based on economic, price and financial conditions. Economists expect the BOJ to hold policy at its meeting ending 30 Oct; overnight index swaps price about a 12% chance of a hike this month…
Bank of Japan said to lean against consecutive rate rise in October
People familiar with the matter say Bank of Japan officials are inclined against a rare consecutive rate hike this month, though a move as early as December remains possible. The final decision at the 30 October meeting could still change, after rates were raised to 1.25% last month.
Bank of Japan expected to hold rates steady at end of October
The Bank of Japan is seen holding interest rates steady at the end of October as it weighs the timing of its next hike.
Sources say Bank of Japan expected to keep raising rates quickly, with December in focus
Sources expect the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates quickly, with December in focus. The BOJ says the current rate remains far from neutral and that inflation needs to settle near its target.
Bank of Japan holds policy rate at 1.25% as expected
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 1.25%, in line with market expectations, after raising it by 25 basis points at its previous meeting.
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