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BOJ summary shows split over whether to raise rates further after inflation reaches 2% target

The BOJ's Oct. 29-30 meeting summary shows a majority favored pausing at 1.25% while some members pushed for more hikes as inflation hits the 2% target.

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Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 1.25% but Accelerates ETF Sales from 2027

BOJ kept its policy rate at 1.25% after Oct. 29-30 meeting and said it will speed ETF disposals from January 2027 as balance-sheet normalization advances.

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Bank of Japan Says Banking System Resilient but Flags Rising Asset Prices and AI-Linked Risks

BOJ’s Oct. 2026 Financial System Report finds banks can withstand severe shocks but urges careful monitoring of stocks, Tokyo real estate and AI risks.

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BOJ minutes show shift from lifting to 'anchoring' 2% inflation, stoking debate over further rate hikes

July BOJ minutes show policymakers shifting focus from lifting inflation to anchoring it at 2%, prompting debate on timing and pace of further rate increases.

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BOJ minutes show 7-1 vote approved June rate rise; lone dissent flagged Middle East risks

BOJ minutes show a 7-1 vote approving the June rate rise to 1.0%, with one dissent citing Middle East risks and debate over bond-buying taper.

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BOJ Says Inflation Will Be 'Clearly Above 2%' From H2 FY2026, Signals Further Rate Hikes

BOJ says core CPI will be clearly above 2% from H2 fiscal 2026, trims near-term outlook due to temporary relief measures and signals more rate hikes.

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Bank of Japan Signals Ongoing Rate Hikes as It Sees Slower Growth in Fiscal 2026

BOJ says it will keep raising interest rates even as it expects Japan's economy to slow in fiscal 2026; inflation seen above 2% from H2 2026.

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Bank of Japan Raises Main Short-Term Policy Rate to 1.0%, Signals More Hikes

The BOJ raised its uncollateralized overnight call rate to around 1.0% in a 7-1 vote and said it may continue raising rates as inflation nears 2%.

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