IMF invites BOJ chief Ueda to speak on November 6

What happened: The IMF invited Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda to speak at its central banking lecture on November 6. He would then hold a conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Key numbers: Event on November 6. BOJ policy meeting ends October 30. Next meeting December 17-18. Two rate hikes this year, including one in September. Why it matters: The BOJ has not formally announced Ueda's appearance. Many market players expect the BOJ to raise interest rates again by year-end.

The IMF invited Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda to speak at its central banking lecture on November 6. He would then hold a conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

The BOJ has not formally announced Ueda's appearance. Many market players expect the BOJ to raise interest rates again by year-end.