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BOJ Holds Rate at 1.25%, Aggressively Ramps Up ETF Sales
The Bank of Japan maintains its short-term interest rate at 1.25% but significantly increases the annual pace of ETF sales to 860 billion yen.
30 October 2026 · 3 minKRISHNVEER SINGH
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The Bank of Japan maintains its short-term interest rate at 1.25% but significantly increases the annual pace of ETF sales to 860 billion yen.

Japan's service sector inflation rose to 3.7% in August, fueling speculation that the Bank of Japan will implement further interest rate hikes.