30 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
BOJ maintains interest rate at 0.5% with future increases possible
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The Bank of Japan maintained its 0.5% short-term interest rate but reiterated its pledge to raise rates if economic growth and inflation meet projections. The economy and inflation forecasts were slightly revised up, with underlying inflation expected to hit 2% in the latter half of 2027. Governor Kazuo Ueda's post-meeting briefing will be closely watched for clues on future rate hikes.