Half of 52 Economists See BOJ Delaying Next Rate Hike Until December
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23
Half of 52 Economists See BOJ Delaying Next Rate Hike Until December
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23
Summary
50% of 52 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the Bank of Japan to wait until December for its next benchmark rate increase, while 40% see a move in October.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government was cited as a key obstacle to further tightening, shaping expectations that the BOJ will move more slowly.
The timing debate follows the BOJ’s rate hike last month, leaving December as the single most likely window even though a sizable minority still expects action earlier.