Bank of America now expects the Bank of Japan to hike rates in April, earlier than the previously expected June move. A 25bp hike would take the policy rate to 1.00%, following December’s increase to 0.75%, the highest level in roughly 30 years. BofA also sees additional hikes in September 2026 and twice in 2027.
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Bank of America now expects the Bank of Japan to hike rates in April, earlier than the previously expected June move.
A 25bp hike would take the policy rate to 1.00%, following December’s increase to 0.75%, the highest level in roughly 30 years.
BofA also sees additional hikes in September 2026 and twice in 2027.