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Nomura's Willcox: BoJ More Likely To Hike in April

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Nomura’s Christopher Willcox predicts the Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates in April 2026, marking a potential shift from its long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy. The projection follows the BoJ’s recent decision to hold rates steady, signaling growing confidence in Japan’s economic recovery and inflation stability. Willcox’s remarks, made during a Bloomberg interview, reflect broader expectations of policy normalization amid persistent wage growth and rising price pressures. His assessment contrasts with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s stance, which maintained rates while projecting just one cut in 2026, citing "borderline restrictive" conditions. The potential hike could impact global markets, especially as Asian economies grapple with oil price spikes and inflationary pressures from supply chain disruptions.
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