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Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady today and decided to decelerate the pace of its balance sheet drawdown next year, signaling its preference to move cautiously in removing remnants of its massive, decade-long stimulus.
Business • 17 Jun

Bank of Japan holds rates, warning of trade uncertainty

The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged today in a widely expected move given the global economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.
Business • 19 Mar

Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged today but one dissenting board member's proposal to push up borrowing costs showed the bank remains on track to tighten policy early next year.
Business • 19 Dec 24

Yen falls further as Bank of Japan stands pat on rates

The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-low interest rates unchanged today and stopped short of signalling another hike, pushing the yen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar.
Business • 26 Apr 24

Japan intervenes in currency market to stem yen falls

Japan intervened in the currency market today for the first time since 1998 to shore up the battered yen, in the wake of the central bank's decision to maintain ultra-low interest rates that have been driving down the currency.
Business • 22 Sep 22

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