Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 0.75% as Bond Yields Rise and Yen Weakens Amid Political Pressure

TLDR: BOJ held rates at 0.75% in an 8-1 vote, with one member pushing for a hike to 1%, citing price risks. The growth forecast was raised to 0.9% for FY2026 as inflation stayed above the 2% target for 45 consecutive months. The yen fell 4.6% since October to 158.97 per dollar, prompting warnings from [...]

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