BOJ in no rush to hike in October, looking to move later — Bloomberg
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials see little need to raise interest rates in October 2024; inflation remains in line with forecasts; BOJ expected to maintain 0.25% benchmark rate at policy meeting ending Oct 31; potential for a third rate hike in December depends on uncertainty levels; officials to discuss revising July assessment on price risks; consumer prices rose 2.4% in September, marking 30th consecutive month above BOJ's target; BOJ will monitor US economy and upcoming election impacts.

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