Following the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, Governor Ueda (植田) held a press conference at the Bank of Japan head office and announced the decision to raise the policy rate to 1.25%. This marked the highest level in 31 years.
Following the monetary policy meeting, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda (植田) held a press conference, where a new announcement was made regarding interest-rate policy.
The rate increase brought the policy rate to 1.25%, its highest level in more than 30 years.