Bank of Japan (BoJ) raises its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% at the 17–18 September 2026 meeting (confirmed by BoJ press release or Bloomberg)
Hit
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Published on 30. August 2026
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Predicted for 18. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to ~1.0% by June 2026 — the highest level in over 30 years (Investing.com). For the September meeting (17–18), markets per centralbank.watch/Bloomberg price in ~80% probability of another rate increase, supported by persistently strong Japanese wage data and upside domestic inflation surprises. J.P. Morgan and Citi expect a 25 basis-point hike to 1.25%. USD/JPY currently above 157 (per open Cassandra price context for 4 September), which increases pressure on the BoJ as a weak yen fuels import inflation.
Data basis for this prediction
- Investing.com/BoJ-Watch: ~80% Marktwahrscheinlichkeit für BoJ-Zinserhöhung September 2026 (Stand 30.08.2026)
- Centralbank.watch: BoJ Leitzins ~1,0% (Stand Juni 2026, höchster Stand seit 30 Jahren)
- Offene Cassandra-Prognose: USD/JPY >157 am 4. September 2026 (Yen-Schwäche = Zinserhöhungsdruck)
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
[Vorzeitig entschieden] BoJ hob Leitzins beim Treffen 17.–18.09.2026 um 25 bp auf 1,25 % an. Quelle: CNBC, Bloomberg.
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