BDI survey of firms: 3% of respondents plan to hire in Germany, 54% plan layoffs.

Goldman Sachs economist Akira Otani said the Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates again in January 2027, but the timing remains highly uncertain. With underlying inflation near 2%, even a small move — for example further modest yen depreciation — could materially raise the risk that inflation exceeds 2%, skewing the probability distribution toward an earlier hike. Otani added the actual timing will be significantly affected by the progress of communication between the BOJ and the government.

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