BOJ may raise 2026 growth forecast, set to hold rates steady as inflation risks stay in focus
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
23 desks
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas | Bullish | 148.00 |
UBS | Bearish | 160.00 |
UOB | Bearish | 160.55 |
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A modest upward revision to Japan's growth outlook alongside a lower near-term inflation forecast would be a nuanced signal for yen and JGB markets, since the BOJ is expected to frame any inflation downgrade as a reflection of falling oil prices rather than a softer policy stance
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