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16h agoBOJ signals possible rate hike in December or January, timing tied to wage momentum
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady at 0.5% but Governor Kazuo Ueda flagged that a rate increase may come in December or January, with timing dependent on wage growth and the yen’s strength. The board upgraded its growth forecast while maintaining caution amid global uncertainties. The hawkish tone was notable given the BOJ’s recent easing campaign, and the comments triggered speculation about returning to normalisation earlier than expected in Japan’s ultra-low interest rate era.
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16h agoBOJ signals possible rate hike in December or January, timing tied to wage momentum
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady at 0.5% but Governor Kazuo Ueda flagged that a rate increase may come in December or January, with timing dependent on wage growth and the yen’s strength. The board upgraded its growth forecast while maintaining caution amid global uncertainties. The hawkish tone was notable given the BOJ’s recent easing campaign, and the comments triggered speculation about returning to normalisation earlier than expected in Japan’s ultra-low interest rate era.
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BOJ signals possible rate hike in December or January, timing tied to wage momentum
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Japan’s central bank hints at a rate hike around year-end, linking it to wages and currency strength, marking a shift from recent dovish stance.
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady at 0.5% but Governor Kazuo Ueda flagged that a rate increase may come in December or January, with timing dependent on wage growth and the yen’s strength. The board upgraded its growth forecast while maintaining caution amid global uncertainties. The hawkish tone was notable given the BOJ’s recent easing campaign, and the comments triggered speculation about returning to normalisation earlier than expected in Japan’s ultra-low interest rate era.
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady at 0.5% but Governor Kazuo Ueda flagged that a rate increase may come in December or January, with timing dependent on wage growth and the yen’s strength. The board upgraded its growth forecast while maintaining caution amid global uncertainties. The hawkish tone was notable given the BOJ’s recent easing campaign, and the comments triggered speculation about returning to normalisation earlier than expected in Japan’s ultra-low interest rate era.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 07:33 IST