BOJ Seen Raising Rates Again by December as 90% of 44 Economists Forecast Hike

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 18

90% of 44 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the Bank of Japan to lift its benchmark rate from 1% by the December meeting.
December is the most favored timing for the next move, chosen by 52% of respondents, while 36% expect an October hike.
Nearly a quarter said September is the earliest possible window for another increase, showing expectations have shifted toward a relatively quick follow-up move.
The survey came just after the BOJ raised rates to 1% earlier this week, the highest level since 1995, reinforcing views that tightening is not over.

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BOJ Rate Hike by December Forecast by 90% of Economists

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BOJ will hike rates again by December, 90% of economists say - The Japan Times

The Edge Singapore3h ago

Japan's central bank to hike rates again by December, say most economists

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Overview

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