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BOJ Officials Lean Against October Rate Hike, See Possible Move in December
Bank of Japan officials are leaning against raising rates in October.
The Bank of Japan, or BOJ, sets interest rates in Japan.
An October increase would be a rare back-to-back hike, according to people familiar with the matter.
Officials are still considering another rate move.
That move could come as soon as December.
Their stance points to a possible pause in October, not a decision to rule out another increase.
Bank of Japan officials are leaning against raising interest rates in October, according to people familiar with the matter.
The move would be a rare back-to-back rate increase.
Officials are still considering the possibility of another rate increase as soon as December.
Bloomberg reported the account on October 13, 2026.
- Who
- Bank of Japan officials.
- What
- They are leaning against an October rate increase while considering a possible move in December.
- When
- October 2026, with another move possible as soon as December.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Institution
- Bank of Japan
- October position
- Officials lean against a rate increase
- Possible next move
- As soon as December
- Published
- October 13, 2026
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