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Bank of Japan Policy Decision + Outlook Report

Oct 30, 2026, Around midday Tokyo (late evening ET on Oct 29)

The Bank of Japan has no fixed announcement time; the statement usually comes around midday in Tokyo, followed by Governor Ueda's press conference and the quarterly Outlook Report with new inflation forecasts.

Previous: Policy rate 1.25% after a 7-2 vote to hike on September 18, the highest since 1995

Expected: Hold: swaps priced under 5% for an October move and about 80% for a hike on December 18 (BBH via Admiral Markets)