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Bank of Japan leaves benchmark rate at 1.25%, as expected

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Friday 30 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate on hold on Friday at 1.25%, as expected, following a 25 basis point hike in September.
The decision was taken with an 8-1 vote, with board member Hajime Takata voting for a 1.5% hike.

The BoJ also lifted...

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