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Global Market: BOJ nears historic inflation milestone, shifts focus to rate hikes

Economic Times MarketsMonday, 26 October 2026

The Bank of Japan is expected to declare its nearly 14-year battle to achieve 2% inflation successful while keeping interest rates unchanged at 1.25%. With wage growth and inflation expectations strengthening, policymakers may signal further tightening, potentially in December, as they balance persistent price pressures against economic growth and financial stability.

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