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Summary: BOJ expected to leave key rate unchanged at policy meeting NHK

1. The Bank of Japan started a two-day meeting on October 29th, 2025, with analysts predicting no change in interest rates.
2. The bank has kept the benchmark rate at 0.5% for five consecutive meetings due to uncertainty over US import tariff effects.
3. Policymakers are waiting for more information about the US economy and its impact on tariffs, as well as confirming Japanese businesses' plans to increase wages in the next year.
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29th October 2025: The Bank of Japan convened a two-day meeting, with anticipation for no interest rate change due to persisting uncertainty over US import tariff implications. Previously, the benchmark rate has been maintained at 0.5% for five consecutive meetings. Policymakers are seeking
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251029_B1/#summary

Date: Oct. 29, 2025

Created: 2025/10/29 20:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:10

Last Read: 2025/10/29 21:03