BOJ keeps interest rates steady, sticks to recovery view
Published on March 19, 2026.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has kept its short-term policy rate at 0.75% and maintained its assessment that the economy is recovering moderately. The decision was widely anticipated. Board member Hajime Takata disagreed with the decision, calling for a rise to 1.0%.
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