International Economic

Bank of Japan holds rates, but raises inflation forecasts

By Josh White

Date: Thursday 31 Jul 2025

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 0.5% on Thursday, while raising its inflation forecasts more than expected, in a sign it could be edging closer to another rate hike.
Its decision, which was unanimously supported by the bank's nine-member board, came alongside a quarterly...

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