The BOJ decided at its Monetary Policy Meeting to leave the policy rate unchanged at the current level of approximately 1.25%. Its latest economic and price outlook, released at the same time, reportedly included an assessment of price trends.
At its Monetary Policy Meeting, which continued through the 30th, the BOJ decided to leave the current policy rate unchanged. The market interest rate is said to be approximately 1.25%, and the outlook for future monetary policy is believed to contain new indications.
The latest economic and price outlook released at the same time reportedly included an assessment of trends in the underlying rate of price increases toward the price stability target.
The press conference was held by Governor Ueda, who reportedly explained the background to the policy decision and the outlook, although specific details of future policy developments are not included in the article.