1. The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 0.5%.
2. This is the sixth consecutive time the rate remains unchanged since a hike in January 2025.
3. Policymakers are monitoring economic risks, particularly those caused by US tariff measures. Two board members advocated for a rate increase in this meeting.
2. This is the sixth consecutive time the rate remains unchanged since a hike in January 2025.
3. Policymakers are monitoring economic risks, particularly those caused by US tariff measures. Two board members advocated for a rate increase in this meeting.
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Bank of Japan maintains interest rate at 0.5%, marking the sixth consecutive unchanged rate since January 2025. Policymakers are monitoring economic risks, particularly those arising from US tariff measures. Two board members advocated for a potential rate increase during this meeting.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251030_B3/#summary
Date: Oct. 30, 2025
Created: 2025/10/30 17:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:05
Last Read: 2025/10/30 18:24