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Mizuho markets head expects BOJ to raise rates soon, more often
Mizuho Financial Group's co-head of global markets predicts that the Bank of Japan will accelerate its interest rate hikes, with a possible increase as soon as next month. This expectation is driven by ongoing inflation pressures and a depreciating yen. Furthermore, Mizuho plans to minimize its bond purchases, focusing only on inflation-linked securities and those maturing within a year.
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Published 19 Aug 2026, 02:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Mizuho predicts BOJ will increase interest rates soon
- Next rate hike could occur next month
- Weak yen and inflation trigger urgent measures
- 10-year Japanese government bond yields hit 30-year high
- Mizuho limits bond purchases to short-duration securities
Interesting facts
- Mizuho manages a ¥41 trillion securities portfolio
- Japan's current 10-year bond yields are at a significant high
What changed
Mizuho's outlook reflects expectations of increased BOJ rate hikes in response to economic conditions.