Bank of Japan (BOJ) keeps its policy rate unchanged at 1.00% at the July 31, 2026 meeting
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 31. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The BoJ last raised its policy rate by 25bps to 1.00% on June 16, 2026 — the highest since 1995 (CNBC). The next policy meeting concludes July 31, 2026. Rateprobability.com implies a ~96% hold probability (as of July 18, 2026). Bloomberg and Japan Times (July 18, 2026) both report the BoJ will stand pat and may only slightly revise its growth outlook upward. Economist surveys largely expect the next hike in Q4 2026. Market quote: ~96% hold.
Data basis for this prediction
- BoJ Leitzins aktuell: 1,00 % (Hike 16. Juni 2026, CNBC)
- Haltewahrscheinlichkeit Juli 2026: ~96 % (rateprobability.com, 18. Juli 2026)
- Bloomberg 17. Juli 2026: 'BOJ likely to raise growth forecast, stand pat on rates'
- Japan Times 18. Juli 2026: 'BOJ set to keep interest rates unchanged'
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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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