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BOJ may need to tighten faster if inflation beats forecast, IMF says

BOJ may need to tighten policy faster if inflation beats forecast, IMF warns.

By · Published October 17, 2026  13:27 UTC · Updated October 17, 2026  15:24 UTC

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The warning comes as brokerages expect the next BOJ rate hike in December, with further tightening in 2027, according to The Lufkin Daily News. The BOJ's Koeda warned against too much caution on rate hikes, as stated in The Japan Times.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda emphasized the need to ensure underlying inflation does not exceed 2%, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The IMF's warning is based on its assessment that the BOJ may need to tighten policy faster if inflation beats forecast, according to Reuters.

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When did the IMF issue its warning?

October 17, 2026

What is the expected next BOJ rate hike?

December, with further tightening in 2027

What is the BOJ's inflation target?

Underlying inflation not exceeding 2%

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