DBS Group: Bank of Japan's interest rate hike pace may accelerate to once every 3 to 4 months

Analysts from the research department of DBS Group stated that the Bank of Japan may accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes from every 6 months to every 3 to 4 months, and advance the next expected rate hike to September. It is expected that the overnight lending rate will reach 1.75% by mid-2027. DBS Group has raised its GDP growth forecast for Japan in 2026 from 0.5% to 0.9%, and for 2027 from 0.5% to 1.0%. (Golden Ten)