The decision today (31 October) followed a similar move in September, when Japanese central bank policymakers kept the uncollateralised overnight call rate unchanged, citing «high uncertainties» surrounding Japan's economic activity and prices. In a separate economic outlook report published alongside the interest rate decision, the BoJ argued that the country's economy will continue to expand at a pace above its potential growth rate, with the consumer price index (excluding fresh food) likely to hover at around 2.5% for the 2024 fiscal year. Japan's inflation is expected to further ...
To continue reading this article...
Join now
Login
Read more on investmentweek.co.uk