The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
The central bank said at the end of its two-day policy meeting on Thursday that it will continue to target a short-term rate of around 0.5 percent.
It is the sixth time in a row that the BOJ has maintained the same level since a rate hike in January.
Policymakers said it is necessary to carefully monitor risks to the economy, including uncertainty caused by US tariff measures.
Two out of the nine BOJ board members advocated raising rates, as they had at the previous meeting in September.

Quiz 1:
What action did the Bank of Japan take regarding its benchmark interest rate?
A. Raised
B. Lowered
C. Kept unchanged
D. Reduced significantly

Quiz 2:
At which point in time did the BOJ last raise its benchmark interest rate?
A. 2025-10-30
B. 2025-09-xx (previous meeting)
C. 2025-01-xx
D. It has not been raised since the given date

Quiz 3:
How many BOJ board members advocated raising rates at the most recent meeting?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. More than two

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Answers:
Quiz 1: C
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: B