In Brief

  • Japan’s core inflation rose to 2.1% in September, its highest level in 2026.

  • The BOJ is expected to keep rates unchanged next week, but it may raise its inflation forecast

  • The Fed and BOJ are both expected to raise interest rates in December, nine days apart.

Read the original story Bitcoin Faces Two December Rate Hikes as Japan Inflation Exceeds BOJ Target by Kamina Bashir on fi.beincrypto.com