BOJ keeps rates unchanged, adjusts GDP growth, as tariff threat brings Apac currency turbulence

Japan's economy set to be hit amid some wild currency moves across the region, including from the Taiwan dollar.

Ryan Li

May 06, 2025

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to leave its policy interest rate, or the uncollateralised overnight call rate, unchanged at around 0.5%, pausing its rate hike journey since its latest adjustment in January, from 0.25% to 0.5%.

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