Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
Publishing timestamp: 2024-12-16 00:21:37
Summary
Economists are divided on whether the Bank of Japan will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week or raise rates in January. Factors such as wage growth, U.S. policy changes, and the strength of the yen are influencing their predictions. Some analysts expect the BOJ to hold off on a rate hike due to uncertainties, while others believe a rate increase is still possible.
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