Revising our BoJ policy rate scenario: We now expect additional rate hikes in Dec 2026 and Apr 2027
We have moved up our forecasts for BoJ rate hikes from January and June 2027 to December 2026 and April 2027
With further Fed rate hikes also anticipated, we think BoJ is likely to step up pace of adjustments in monetary accommodation
We continue to forecast terminal rate of 1.75%, but developments in external environment warrant close attention