BOJ to Decide at Upcoming Meeting Whether Inflation Has Hit 2%

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will decide at its upcoming policy meeting whether its 2% inflation target has been met, according to a news flash published on October 17, 2026.

According to the report, the BOJ will review data and assessments at the forthcoming meeting to reach a conclusion on whether the 2% inflation rate — the central bank's long-term policy goal — has been established on a sustainable basis.

The decision comes as markets and analysts continue to closely watch price developments in Japan, as well as signals from the BOJ about the path of monetary policy adjustments in the period ahead.

Details on the specific timing of the meeting and related matters were not fully disclosed in the initial report.