BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
Published on March 19, 2026.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained its short-term policy rate at 0.75% following a two-day meeting, with board member Hajime Takata reiterating his unsuccessful attempt to increase it to 1.0%. The comments were made at a post-meeting news conference, where Ueda stated that future rate hikes will depend on the economy, price developments, and the likelihood of successfully achieving the price target.
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