The Bank of Japan has maintained its policy interest rate as expected, in line with market expectations!

The Bank of Japan's statement reiterated that if the economic and price outlooks can be achieved, interest rates will be raised. The price trend will align with the outlook target for the second half of the year.

However, how trade and other policies evolve remains highly uncertain, and there are downward risks to the economy in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.