Bank of Japan (BoJ) news

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the central bank of Japan. It conducts monetary policy to achieve price stability and financial system stability. The BoJ employs various tools, including quantitative easing and yield curve control, to influence economic activity and promote sustainable growth in Japan.

Bank of Japan maintains rate, yen hits 150

The Bank of Japan held rates at 0.50% at today's meeting, as expected. The Bank said that inflation was moving higher but expressed concern about US trade policy. The yen continues to lose ground and hit 150 earlier. The Federal Reserve meets later today and is virtually certain to maintain interest rates.

19-03-2025 10:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Bank of Japan expected to maintain rate on global growth worries, yen close to 150 line

The Bank of Japan meets on Wednesday and is widely expected to hold rates, after a hike in January. With wages and inflation moving higher, the BoJ is expected to continue raising rates later in the year. In the US, retail sales gained 0.2% as consumers are concerned about the economic outlook and are worried about the escalating trade war triggered by US tariffs.

18-03-2025 18:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher