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BOJ likely to keep hiking rates every quarter, ex-official says

The Japan Times

Published 21 Oct 2026, 5:45 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold rates steady at its next policy meeting on Oct. 30.

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