International Economic

Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold, lifts inflation outlook

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Tuesday 28 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan left the cost of borrowing on hold on Tuesday, as widely expected, but sharply raised its inflation outlook on the back of war in the Middle East.
The central bank kept its benchmark short-term policy rate at 0.75%, in line with consensus. However, the...

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