Bank of Japan Holds Steady at 0.5%, Signals Confidence in Gradual Recovery

Bank of Japan Holds Steady at 0.5%, Signals Confidence in Gradual Recovery

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its policy rate unchanged at 0.5% at its March 2025 meeting, reaffirming its cautiously optimistic outlook for the Japanese economy. The decision was unanimous and marks a continued step away from years of ultra-loose monetary policy as inflation gradually moves closer to the central bank’s 2% target. Key Policy […]