{
  "id": 3918111,
  "title": "Japanese Yen: BoJ seen close to September rate hike – Commerzbank",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/japanese-yen-boj-seen-close-to-september-rate-hike-commerzbank",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:08:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japanese-yen-boj-seen-close-to-september-rate-hike-commerzbank-202608280708"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Commerzbank economist Volkmar Baur believes the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is near a September rate hike due to accelerating inflation in Tokyo. Markets currently estimate an 84% probability of such a move. BoJ officials have yet to provide a clear timeline. Baur warns that delaying the hike could put significant pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY). In August, Greater Tokyo area inflation reached 1.9%, and excluding energy and fresh food, it was 2.0%. When annualized over the past three months, inflation surged. Service sector inflation hit its highest level in nearly a year at 0.39% in August. This marks the first time inflation has exceeded its 2% target and threatens to climb higher. Rising energy prices, expansionary fiscal policy, and the policy rate being near its neutral level all contribute to the case for higher rates. The BoJ's Deputy Governor Himino avoided specifics in his recent remarks. While some uncertainty remains, the evidence leans heavily towards a September rate hike, with any alternative likely to weaken the JPY.",
  "summary": "Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says accelerating inflation in Tokyo has strengthened the case for a Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike in September. Markets are pricing an implied probability of around 84% for a move, while the BoJ has yet to give clear guidance on timing.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}