BOJ Expected To Hike At June Meeting

Mizuho expects the Bank of Japan to increase interest rates to 1.00% at the June 2026 meeting. The firm anticipates a hawkish tone from Governor Ueda regarding future hikes and a moderation in bond purchase tapering starting in April 2027.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Mizuho expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates from 0.75% to 1.00% at the June meeting.
• 2.The BOJ is expected to slow or suspend bond purchase tapering from April 2027 onward.

Table of Contents

• BOJ expected to hike at June meeting; focus on market reaction and tapering plans
• Anticipated communication from Governor Ueda and market reaction
• We expect BOJ to slow tapering process from Apr–Jun 2027 onward
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