Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda Says Rising Risks Led to No Rate Hike
At a March 19 press conference, the Bank of Japan said it held rates steady as risk scenarios intensified, while board member Hajime Takata repeated his January call for a 1.0% policy rate.
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Policy rate: The benchmark interest rate set by a central bank to influence borrowing costs, inflation, and broader financial conditions.
Hawkish: A monetary policy stance that favors higher interest rates to contain inflation or financial imbalances.