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17 Aug 2026 · Japan

Economic GrowthInflationMonetary Policy

Bank of Japan forecasts 0.6% growth and 2.5% inflation for FY2026

The Bank of Japan expects real GDP to grow 0.6% and CPI inflation excluding fresh food to be 2.5% in fiscal 2026, while signalling further policy-rate rises as conditions evolve.

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