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Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Main source · Nikkei Asia
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Bank of Japan
Tokyo, Japan
July 31, 2026
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The Bank of Japan decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady.
The central bank lowered its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year.
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The Bank of Japan decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady. The central bank lowered its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year.
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