# BOJ Said to Lean Toward Quarter-Point Rate Hike

https://mins.news/en/video/43731

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-03 12:36 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qMzG--zYrg

> The Bank of Japan is reportedly inclined to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point this month in response to upward price risks, while keeping open the option of speeding up future hikes, according to people familiar with the matter.

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