The Bank of Japan is expected to hold a Monetary Policy Meeting from 17 to 18 September, with commentary on the BOJ governor’s press conference to be streamed free on Nikkei CNBC’s sub-channel.
The Bank of Japan is expected to hold a Monetary Policy Meeting from 17 to 18 September, and the policy rate is reportedly expected to be raised from the current 1.0% to 1.25%. The additional rate hike would come three months after the June meeting, marking the shortest interval in the rate-hike cycle since March 2024.
During the broadcast, Ishikawa Junko (石川純子), an expert researcher at Nomura Research Institute, and Uchida Masami (内田まさみ), a Nikkei CNBC anchor, will watch BOJ Governor Ueda Kazuo’s (植田和男) press conference and interpret the intentions reflected in his remarks, the economic outlook and the question-and-answer session with reporters through live chat commentary. The broadcast will be available on Nikkei CNBC online’s sub-channel via its website or app.
The response to risks from higher crude oil prices, yen depreciation and upside inflation surprises is expected to be a key focus, with the program providing supplementary commentary on the content of the press conference.
The program’s official announcement also lists viewing instructions, the participants and related links, and states that viewers can watch free of charge via the online sub-channel.