According to CoinMeta, institutional analysts believe that the likelihood of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates in October has increased. Senior economist Masato Koike stated that the Bank of Japan's statement is somewhat hawkish, especially regarding prices and the 2% inflation target. The statement mentioned that inflation is close to 2% and emphasized the importance of confirming whether inflation remains stable at that level. He believes that inflation gradually approaching this level represents progress. Although interest rates are already at historical highs, it is still necessary to wait for a while to assess the current situation. However, based on the latest data, the likelihood of a rate hike in October is higher than in December.