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Bank of Japan maintains rate-hike plan amid AI slump

The Bank of Japan is reportedly maintaining its plan for gradual interest rate increases, forecasting one hike every three months. This strategy is expected to continue despite a recent downturn in the technology sector, indicating that the AI slump is not influencing the central bank's monetary policy decisions. AI

IMPACT The AI sector's performance is not currently impacting global monetary policy decisions by major central banks.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a central bank's policy decision in the context of broader economic trends, including the AI sector, but does not announce a new AI development.

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Bank of Japan maintains rate-hike plan amid AI slump

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · thejapantimes ·

    The AI slump is not seen affecting Bank of Japan in rate-rise plan, with one increase every three months still forecast even after tech share declines. https://

    The AI slump is not seen affecting Bank of Japan in rate-rise plan, with one increase every three months still forecast even after tech share declines. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /11/12/economy/boj-rate-hike-ai-demand/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # busi…