Bank of Japan to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say (opens original article in a new tab)

The Bank of Japan is considering pausing its bond purchase taper starting April 2027, with a potential rate hike to 1% in June, as the board remains divided on monetary policy adjustments.

• Bank of Japan considers pausing bond taper from April 2027 onward
• BOJ may raise short-term policy rate to 1% from 0.75% in June meeting
• Board split on whether to continue reducing bond purchases or pause taper