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Japan may raise rates in October due to strong growth and inflation near target, despite cautious leadership and political uncertainty.
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in October amid stronger-than-expected economic growth and inflation near its 2% target, according to former policymakers, though Governor Kazuo Ueda remains cautious.
A split among BOJ members, with two dissenting last month, signals growing support for tightening, while markets see a 50% chance of a hike in October.
Japan’s economy grew at a 2.2% annualized rate in Q2, driven by consumption, and inflation remains above target, though core inflation is still below 2%.
Political uncertainty ahead of Japan’s LDP leadership election could delay action, while the yen weakened to near 149 against the dollar due to a stronger U.S. dollar and Fed caution.
Officials emphasize gradual, data-dependent policy shifts, with some expecting further hikes through 2026.
Japón podría elevar las tasas en octubre debido al fuerte crecimiento y la inflación cercana al objetivo, a pesar del cauteloso liderazgo y la incertidumbre política.