BOJ leaves interest rates unchanged, to slow bond tapering from 2026

BOJ leaves interest rates unchanged, to slow bond tapering from 2026

Source: EODHD - https://www.investing.com/news/economy/boj-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-to-slow-bond-tapering-from-2026-4098277
Published: Jun 16, 2025 11:49 PM

Investing.com-- The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Tuesday, and stated that it will reduce the pace at which it is tapering its monthly bond purchases from the next fiscal year. The BOJ left its benchmark policy rate at 0.5% for a third consecutive meeting after a 25 basis point hike in January. The central bank said it had decided on a plan to slow the pace at which it is cutting its bond purchases from next year. Starting from April 2026, the BOJ will cut its bond purchases by about 200 billion yen per quarter, compared to its current pace of 400 billion yen per quarter. The move is likely aimed at reducing market disruptions while also maintaining suffic...

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