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BOJ keeps interest rates steady, signals further rate hikes
Economic Times Markets
Published 30 Oct 2026, 03:31 am IST
AgenciesAt a two-day meeting that ended on Friday, the central bank decided to maintain its short-term policy target at 1.25% by an 8-1 vote. Board member Hajime Takata dissented to the decision, instead calling for a 1.5% hike.
Governor Kazuo Ueda will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) to explain the policy decision.
Originally reported by Economic Times Markets.Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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