BOJ Offers Clues on Rate Hike Bets Ahead of September Decision

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is about to provide crucial insight into its monetary policy plans, as markets bet heavily on a rate hike in September. Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino will kick off a series of public appearances by top BOJ officials with a key speech on Thursday. This event precedes the next policy decision on Sept 18.

Himino's speech marks the beginning of a crucial period for market observers, who are eagerly anticipating clues about the BOJ's stance on interest rates. Governor Kazuo Ueda is likely to follow Himino with a press briefing after attending a Group of 20 gathering in the US next week.