The Bank of Japan is reportedly discussing keeping the policy rate unchanged when it holds a monetary policy meeting on the 30th. After the meeting, it is scheduled to publish its latest outlook for the economy and prices, with underlying price trends expected to be the focus.
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged when it holds a monetary policy meeting on the 30th, with the meeting results expected to be announced shortly.
It is also expected to present its latest outlook for the economy and prices, including explanations of the outlook for prices and economic activity.
Reports have suggested that the Bank of Japan may judge underlying inflation to have effectively reached 2%, making price trends a likely focus of the meeting.
With the Bank of Japan expected to signal a policy of keeping interest rates unchanged, markets are expected to focus on the content of its outlook for prices and the economy.