BOJ Expected 25 Basis Point Rate Hike to 1.25% Amid Inflation

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% during its upcoming two-day meeting, according to a CNBC survey conducted from September 9-14. This potential hike reflects heightened inflationary pressures, with Japan's headline inflation rate reaching 1.9% in July. Around 89% of survey respondents anticipate the increase, citing rising energy costs and wages as primary factors. This rate adjustment may strengthen the yen against the dollar, impacting foreign investment and market stability for ordinary investors.