Published Sep 18, 2026, 6:42 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source
Bank of Japan's preemptive rate hike driven by future inflation expectations
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Despite current subdued inflation below 2%, the Bank of Japan increased its base rate to 1.25% because economists and the BOJ anticipate inflation will exceed 3% by early next year, necessitating a preemptive measure to control future price increases.