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2025-09-18 08:15:00
[Market Analysis: Bank of Japan Expected to Hold Interest Rates Unchanged, Watch for Signals of an October Rate Hike] Observers generally expect the Bank of Japan to hold interest rates steady at its monetary policy meeting, which concludes on Friday. Whether it signals a rate hike in October or December will be of interest. A media survey of 50 economists showed a unanimous prediction that the Bank of Japan will maintain its interest rate at 0.5%. Overnight, the Federal Reserve resumed its interest rate cuts after a nine-month hiatus and forecast two more 25 basis point cuts before the end of the year. Multiple uncertainties may prompt the Bank of Japan to wait and see for further assessment. In addition to the Fed's resumption of rate cuts, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's announcement of his resignation has also brought turmoil to domestic politics. Meanwhile, on the trade front, Japanese authorities are reportedly still assessing the potential impact of US tariffs both domestically and internationally.
