According to the latest median forecast from Bloomberg's monthly survey, the Japanese economy will grow by 0.8% in 2026, higher than the 0.7% forecast last month. The GDP growth rate increased to 0.4% in the third quarter of 2026, compared to 0.3% previously. The overall CPI year-on-year increase in 2026 was reduced from 2% to 1.9%. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise the benchmark interest rate this month and the first and second quarters of 2027.

According to the latest median forecast from Bloomberg's monthly survey, the Japanese economy will grow by 0.8% in 2026, higher than the 0.7% forecast last month. The GDP growth rate increased to 0.4% in the third quarter of 2026, compared to 0.3% previously. The overall CPI year-on-year increase in 2026 was reduced from 2% to 1.9%. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise the benchmark interest rate this month and the first and second quarters of 2027.