The BOJ is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points at its 17–18 monetary policy meeting, with the bank likely to settle on a policy of continuing to raise rates. The rate after the increase is widely expected to be 1.25%.
The BOJ is expected to raise its policy rate at its monetary policy meeting on 17–18. An increase of about 0.25 percentage points is anticipated, according to several people familiar with the matter.
The policy rate is therefore widely expected to rise to 1.25%, with attention focused on the details of the BOJ’s upcoming decision.