NewzAt its July meeting, the Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady at 1% while signaling a potential rate hike as early as September. A summary of the meeting released by the central bank highlighted upside risks to consumer prices.
Policymakers indicated they are closely monitoring the economic impact of a weak yen, which has continued to influence domestic price trends and overall economic growth, setting the stage for a potentially faster pace of monetary tightening.
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