Bank of Japan current short-term rate is 0.25%

  • Japan's economy recovering moderately, albeit with some weaknesses
  • Inflation expectations heightening moderately
  • Inflation likely to be at level generally consistent with BOJ's price target in second half of our 3-year projection period through fiscal 2026
  • Consumption rising moderately as a trend
  • Japan's economy likely to achieve growth above potential
  • Must be vigilant to impact of financial, fx market moves on Japan's economy, prices
  • Impact of FX volatility on prices has become larger than in the past

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Full text of the statement is here

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Dates ahead for the rest of this year and into H1 of 2025 for the BoJ:

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