Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Raises Economic Forecasts
The Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady on January 23, 2026, while raising economic forecasts, signaling potential future hikes. The yen remained at 158.70 per dollar.
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On January 23, 2026, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its policy interest rate unchanged, while simultaneously raising its economic and inflation forecasts. This move signals the central bank's confidence in the potential for future rate increases, despite the Japanese yen remaining rangebound at 158.70 per US dollar . The yen's position reflects ongoing market concerns about possible intervention thresholds should the currency weaken further.
