RBC sees next Bank of Japan rate hike in July 2025

RBC (BlueBay Asset Management) on what they expect from the Bank of Japan now:

  • next rate hike 0.75% at the July meeting (30 and 31)
  • then to 1% at the January 2026 meeting

On JGBs:

  • see 10-year JGB yields rise towards 1.75%
  • longer dated bonds may hold better
  • 10/30 yield curve to flatten further

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com. Source