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Revising our BoJ policy rate scenario; now expecting next hike at September MPM

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Revising our BoJ policy rate scenario; now expecting next hike at September MPM

Key points
  • Governor Ueda pledged at July 31 press conference to hold thorough discussion at next and subsequent MPMs, mindful of upside price risks

  • Japan-US authorities conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention; Takaichi cabinet appears wary about higher prices and rising long-term yields from accelerating yen weakness

  • Revising our BoJ policy rate scenario; now expecting next hike at September MPM, higher terminal rate of 1.75%

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