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flag Japan's central bank is expected to raise interest rates to 0.75% by late 2025 despite government spending pushes.

flag A Reuters survey of economists shows a strong consensus that Japan's central bank will raise its key interest rate to 0.75% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with 60% predicting a hike in October or December. flag Nearly all analysts expect at least a 25-basis-point increase by March 2026, despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push for greater government spending. flag Most believe her leadership won’t delay tighter monetary policy, driven by persistent inflation and yen depreciation. flag Market expectations currently reflect about 11 basis points of hikes by year-end, with a full 25-point rise anticipated by March 2026.

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