Business● LowOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 4:56 AM
BoJ holds policy rate at 31-year high of 1.25%, reaffirms rate-hike stance
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Seeking Alpha Tech · East Asia
The Bank of Japan has maintained its policy rate at a 31-year high of 1.25% and reaffirmed its stance on future rate hikes. This decision signals continued monetary policy tightness and impacts economic forecasts for Japan.
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