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BOJ Meets to Assess Rates Amid Tariff Concerns

4/28/2025

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set for a two-day policy meeting to evaluate interest rates amid U.S. tariff uncertainties.
Economists predict the BOJ will keep the benchmark interest rate at 0.5%.
Growth forecasts for fiscal 2025 may be revised downward due to expected declines in exports and investment.
Analysts estimate tariffs could lower Japan's growth by 0.5 percentage points this fiscal year.
BOJ officials will closely monitor economic data for future policy adjustments.

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set for a two-day policy meeting to evaluate interest rates amid U.S. tariff uncertainties.
Economists predict the BOJ will keep the benchmark interest rate at 0.5%.
Growth forecasts for fiscal 2025 may be revised downward due to expected declines in exports and investment.
Analysts estimate tariffs could lower Japan's growth by 0.5 percentage points this fiscal year.
BOJ officials will closely monitor economic data for future policy adjustments.