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Citigroup Brings Forward BOJ Rate Hike Forecasts
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According to a report from Jin10 Data on September 18, Citigroup has revised its forecast for Bank of Japan interest rate hikes, now expecting the central bank to raise rates earlier than previously anticipated. Citi predicts the Bank of Japan will implement three 25-basis-point rate increases: in December 2026, March 2027, and July 2027. This marks an acceleration from their prior forecast, which had projected rate hikes in January, June, and December 2027. The revised timeline suggests Citi believes the Bank of Japan will tighten monetary policy sooner than earlier expectations, reflecting potential changes in the economic outlook or inflation dynamics in Japan.
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Jin10 Data, September 18 — Citi has updated its outlook for Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hikes, now expecting increases of 25 basis points in December 2026, March 2027, and July 2027.
This marks a revision from the previous forecast, which had anticipated rate hikes in January, June, and December 2027.
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金十数据Neutral / independent
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