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Bank of Japan Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 0.75%

Bank of Japan Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 0.75%

According to Jin10, the central bank left its policy rate unchanged for a second consecutive meeting, in line with market expectations.

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The statement is accurately supported by multiple authoritative news reports. The Yomiuri Shimbun (https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/economy/20260319-GYT1T00182/) explicitly states that on March 19, 2026, the Bank of Japan held the rate at 0.75%. This is corroborated by Reuters and historical data showing the rate was set at 0.75% in December 2025.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Benchmark interest rate: A central bank’s main policy rate, used to influence borrowing costs, inflation, and broader financial conditions.
  • Monetary policy: Actions by a central bank to manage interest rates and liquidity in order to support economic and price stability.