BOJ signals readiness to boost JGB purchases and deploy fixed-rate operations if long-term rates spike, and says it can adjust taper plan at future meetings.

BOJ holds JGB reduction pace at ¥200B/quarter through Jan–Mar 2027; taper approved 7–1, interim checks ended.

The Bank of Japan maintained its plan to gradually reduce Japanese government bond purchases by ¥200 billion per quarter through January–March 2027. The taper was approved by a 7–1 vote, and the bank ended interim checks on the reduction pace.

BOJ sees slower economic growth ahead, CPI inflation expected to accelerate beyond 2% target

The Bank of Japan expects slower economic growth while inflation is forecast to accelerate above the 2% target.

Economists bet on higher rates as Kevin Warsh takes reins at the Fed, FT reports

Economists are betting on higher interest rates as Kevin Warsh takes over as chair of the Federal Reserve, according to the Financial Times.

JPMorgan plans Chase expansion into Europe's largest markets, FT reports. The US banking giant is targeting Germany, France, and other major economies for retail banking growth.

JPMorgan plans to expand its Chase consumer bank into Europe's largest markets, according to the Financial Times.