The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain interest rates amid uncertainties over tariffs

According to BlockBeats, a Reuters survey shows that due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariff policies, the Bank of Japan is expected not to raise interest rates this year. Most economists predict that the next 25 basis point increase will occur in early 2026. Additionally, the majority of those surveyed believe that the Bank of Japan will slow down its reduction of government bond purchases starting from the next fiscal year. Furthermore, three-quarters of respondents expect the Japanese government to reduce the issuance of ultra-long-term bonds. None of the analysts among the 60 surveyed from June 2 to June 10 predicted an interest rate hike at the Bank of Japan's policy meeting on June 16-17.