Bank of Japan raises policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% on September 18, 2026 (confirmed by BOJ press statement by September 18, 2026)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 7. September 2026
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Predicted for 18. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Polymarket prices a BOJ hike on September 18, 2026 at approximately 80% probability (as of September 7, 2026). The BOJ has been on a gradual normalization path since 2024: after ending negative rates (2024) and hiking to 0.50% (early 2025), the BOJ committee signaled further gradual steps contingent on wage data and inflation. Japanese core CPI remains above the 2% target; yen weakness against the USD amplifies import inflation pressure. No existing open prediction covers the BOJ's September 2026 decision.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket: BOJ September-18-Anhebung zu ~80 % gepreist (polymarket.com/rateprobability.com, 07.09.2026)
- BOJ Leitzins zuletzt bei 0,50 % nach Anhebungsschritt Anfang 2025 (Bank of Japan Pressemitteilungen)
- Japanische Kerninflation >2 % und JPY-Schwäche als Treiber für weiteres Tightening (Bloomberg Economics, Sep 2026)
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: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Der BoJ-Leitzins lag vor der September-Sitzung bei 1,00% (im Juli 2026 bei 1,00% belassen, Quelle: CNBC 'BOJ holds rates at 1%'). Eine Erhöhung auf 0,75% ist daher strukturell unmöglich; die Erwartung geht auf 1,25%. Prognose basiert auf falscher Ausgangslage.
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The S&P 500 dropped 4.36% on 5 November 2026 to 7,353.73 — its steepest one-day fall since April 2025 — triggered by an AI-chip selloff that wiped out the post-midterm rally (4 November: +1.72% to 7,698.80). Closing above 7,500 by 13 November requires a +2.0% recovery over 6 trading sessions. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan maintain year-end targets of 7,400–8,100; S&P 500 EPS growth consensus for 2026 stands at +14% YoY. Downside risks: elevated Treasury yields, persistent AI capex uncertainty. No specific Polymarket/Kalshi market found for this level.
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The BLS releases October 2026 CPI on November 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. Nowflation forecasts 3.82 percent YoY; the Cleveland Fed nowcasting model forecasts 3.74 percent — both clearly above the 3.7 percent threshold. The September 2026 prior reading was exactly 3.7 percent. Rising energy prices (Strait of Hormuz effectively closed since mid-October) and stable core inflation support a further uptick. An existing open platform prediction covers CPI >3.5%; this forecast raises the bar by 20 basis points. A miss would primarily require unexpected weakness in the energy component or food prices.
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