Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates at 1.25% as Inflation Hits 2% Target
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has held its policy rate steady at 1.25%, maintaining the highest level seen since 1995. For the first time since establishing a 2% inflation target in 2013, the central bank declared that underlying inflation is now generally consistent with that goal. The decision was reached via an 8-1 vote, with Hajime Takata dissenting in favor of a hike to 1.5%. Market analysts expect further tightening as domestic wages and inflation continue to rise. Recent data shows core inflation hit 2.1% in September, while inflation-adjusted wages grew by 1.5% in August. While energy subsidies from the Takaichi administration have moderated consumer price index (CPI) figures, economists anticipate a terminal rate between 1.75% and 2% by mid-2027.
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