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BOJ keeps interest rates steady as widely expected

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Posted on March 19, 2025

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· Last updated: March 19, 2025

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BOJ Maintains Interest Rates Amid Global Economic Concerns

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, underscoring policymakers' preference to spend more time gauging how mounting global economic risks from higher U.S. tariffs could affect Japan's fragile recovery.

As widely expected, the board decided to keep the BOJ's short-term policy rate unchanged at 0.5% by a unanimous vote.

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda is expected to hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) to explain the policy decision.

(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)

Key Takeaways

  • BOJ keeps interest rates at 0.5% as expected.
  • Decision made unanimously by the board.
  • Focus on global economic risks from U.S. tariffs.
  • BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to hold a press conference.
  • Japan's economic recovery remains fragile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates steady at 0.5% amid global economic risks.
Why did the BOJ keep rates unchanged?
The BOJ chose to maintain rates to assess the impact of global economic risks, particularly from higher U.S. tariffs.
Who is the BOJ Governor?
Kazuo Ueda is the current Governor of the Bank of Japan.

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