In brief

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

  • The Bank of Japan is likely to hold steady next week, but may raise its inflation outlook.

  • The Fed and the Bank of Japan are both expected to raise rates in December, 9 days apart.

Read the original story, “Bitcoin Faces 2 Rate Hikes in December as Japan Inflation Hits BOJ Target,” by Kamina Bashir: nl.beincrypto.com