The Bank of Japan is expected to lower interest rates soon, potentially as early as tomorrow, driven by increasing inflation pressures and global economic uncertainty. [Insert link to source for this information] The central bank has seen a surge in inflation expectations among households, with 86.7% now expecting price increases within the next year. This shift is pushing the BOJ toward rate cuts instead of hikes, which analysts suggest would have been disastrous after the market crashes triggered by President Trump’s trade policies on August 5th, 2024. While the stock market has experienced historic volatility due to uncertainty from the tariffs launched by President Trump. However, Bitcoin continues to struggle to break $100,000 and the S&P 500 faces significant volatility with constant fluctuation of trillions in market sessions. Meanwhile, gold is breaking records amidst this economic instability, although it has also shown vulnerability following new tariffs imposed on China by the Trump administration. Naomi Muguruma, Chief Bond Strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, has pushed back her forecast for the next BOJ rate hike by six months—to January 2026. The Bank of Japan is gradually phasing out its massive bond buying program, which previously funded over $10 billion annually for the Japanese government. With these purchases now being curtailed, the Ministry of Finance is seeking to replenish its bonds with buyers from abroad. Bond yields are reaching levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, attracting new investor interest. However, if the BOJ cuts rates soon, it would likely trigger a market rally in stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, and gold as they all experience relief.