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Bank of Japan makes the case for the next rate hike

This Focus assesses the implications of the Bank of Japan’s twice-yearly growth and inflation forecasts, published today in its “Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices”. In our view these provide ample justification for another rate rise soon, perhaps as early as November.

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