Bank of Japan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 1.00% on 31 July 2026
Hit
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Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 31. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The BoJ raised its policy rate to 1.00% on 16 June 2026 (highest since 1995). The next meeting is on 30–31 July 2026. Arguments against a further hike: (1) Sangiin election on 20 July — LDP+Komeito expected to lose majority (open prediction), raising political pressure on BoJ; (2) Nikkei closed on 16 July at 66,835 (–2.79%) — market stress; (3) JPY appreciation risk from further hikes weighs on Japanese export sector; (4) BoJ typically waits 2–3 meetings between hikes. Arguments for a hike: inflation above BoJ target and USD/JPY pressure. Bloomberg consensus: ~65% probability of hold. Conservative discount for political uncertainty post-Sangiin.
Data basis for this prediction
- BoJ Leitzinsentscheid 16.06.2026: +25 BP auf 1,00 % (BoJ / Investing.com, Juni 2026)
- Nikkei 225 Schlussstand 16.07.2026: 66.835 (–2,79 %) (Trading Economics / Yahoo Finance)
- Offene Plattform-Vorhersage: LDP+Komeito verliert Mehrheit im Sangiin (20.07.2026)
- BoJ Meeting Juli 2026: 30.–31. Juli 2026 (Bank of Japan offizielle Website)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
Die Bank of Japan hat am 31. Juli 2026 die Leitzinsen tatsächlich unverändert bei 1,00 % belassen. Die Entscheidung fiel mit 8:1 Stimmen und entsprach dem Konsens aller 52 von Bloomberg befragten Ökonomen. Die BoJ begründete die Pause mit der Notwendigkeit, die Auswirkungen der Juni-Anhebung auf Wirtschaft und Preise zu bewerten. Quellen: Bloomberg (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-31/bank-of-japan-holds-interest-rate-steady-at-1-as-expected), Nikkei (https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUB310PN0R30C26A7000000/), Focus Economics (https://www.focus-economics.com/countries/japan/news/monetary-policy/japan-central-bank-meeting-31-07-2026-bank-of-japan-holds-rates-in-july/).
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