BoJ decision today, along with Europe GDP and US ECI data
Today, 30 Oct 2026, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) two-day meeting decision is due. Currently, BoJ's policy rate is 1.25% (raised in September, highest since 1995). Reports from Nikkei and Kyodo suggest the rate may be kept at 1.25%, but there could be hints of a hike in December (these are reports, the decision is yet to come). USD/JPY was around 157.5 in the morning. Other important data today (IST, as per calendar, times may vary): • 11:00 AM: BoJ press conference (Governor Ueda) • 12:59 PM: Germany preliminary CPI • 2:30 PM: Germany preliminary GDP • 3:30 PM: Eurozone flash GDP and unemployment • 6:00 PM: US Employment Cost Index (ECI) and Canada GDP • 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM: Fed members Daly and Musalem speeches
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