BoJ has room to accelerate rate hikes as inflation pressures build: Report

Japan is witnessing a surge in underlying inflation, driven by escalating producer prices and wage growth. While government subsidies are currently easing the consumer burden from rising energy costs, inflation expectations continue to climb, indicating a potential wage-price spiral. Analysts predict that the Bank of Japan could implement a twenty-five basis points rate increase in 2026, with more hikes anticipated in 2027, possibly reaching 1.75%.

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