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Bank of Japan Rate Decision

Bank of Japan Rate Decision 18 December 2026

Bank of Japan Rate Decision 18 December 2026: the release is due at 03:00 UTC. The last release came in at 1.25% against a forecast of 1.25%. Of the last 12 releases, 0 came in above the forecast and 0 below it.

These figures were verified on 30 Sep 2026 from the source: Bank of Japan. This page reports the release as published: the figures and what a print like it usually does to the currency.

Due at
03:00 UTC
18 December 2026
Forecast
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The market consensus
Previous
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As the source gives it

What a surprise usually does

Above the forecast: A higher-than-expected rate or clear signal of further increases usually strengthens the yen, potentially sharply.

Below the forecast: A lower-than-expected rate or signal that hikes are distant usually weakens the yen, potentially sharply.

In line with the forecast: The yen’s move depends on guidance and the vote; an anticipated decision with no new signal often produces a muted response.

Bank of Japan Rate Decision 18 December 2026: due, with the last 12 releases
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The last 12 releases · times in UTC
ReleasedForActualForecastPrevious
30 Oct 2026—1.25%1.25%1.25%
18 Sep 2026—1.25%1.25%1%
31 Jul 2026—1.00%1%1.00%
16 Jun 2026—1.00%1.0%0.75%
28 Apr 2026—0.75%0.75%0.75%
19 Mar 2026—0.75%0.75%0.75%
30 Oct 2025—0.5%0.5%0.5%
19 Sep 2025—0.5%0.5%0.5%
31 Jul 2025—0.5%0.5%0.5%
17 Jun 2025—0.5%0.5%0.5%
1 May 2025—0.5%0.5%0.5%
19 Mar 2025—0.5%0.5%0.5%
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