In the BOJ's September 2026 survey of household sentiment, 88.6% said prices would rise in 1 year. Of these, 34.5% expected prices to rise significantly and 54.1% expected them to rise slightly. The average expected increase in prices in 1 year was 11.8%.
According to the results of the household sentiment survey released by the BOJ in September, 88.6% of respondents said prices would rise in 1 year. The breakdown was 34.5% expecting prices to rise significantly and 54.1% expecting them to rise slightly, indicating strong expectations that price increases will continue.
The average expected increase in prices in 1 year was 11.8%. In terms of income, 19.3% said their income had increased over the past year, a record high, apparently reflecting rising wages. Meanwhile, 24.7% said their income had decreased.
The BOJ is reportedly scheduled to hold its next monetary policy meeting on 29 and 30 October. This is a paid-subscription news article.