Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate but will likely raise its economic growth forecast in the upcoming meeting [1] Group 1: Economic Growth Forecast - The Bank of Japan may revise its economic growth forecast for the fiscal year starting in April 2026 from 0.7% upward in the quarterly economic outlook report to be released on January 23 [1] - The upward revision is primarily influenced by the recent passage of the high Saito economic plan by the Japanese parliament [1] Group 2: Interest Rate and Inflation - The Bank of Japan raised its interest rate to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995, last month, considering the impact of new government measures [1] - Officials believe that these measures will help achieve the Bank of Japan's economic expectations by increasing the underlying inflation rate [1] - If the economic expectations are met, the Bank of Japan's stance on interest rate hikes is unlikely to change [1]
日本央行或上调经济增长预期 维持利率不变
Ge Long Hui·2026-01-09 07:52