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flag Japan may raise rates in October due to strong growth and inflation near target, despite cautious leadership and political uncertainty.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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%. flag 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. flag Officials emphasize gradual, data-dependent policy shifts, with some expecting further hikes through 2026.

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