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policy2026/05/21 11:51 JST

Bank of Japan Maintains Ultra-Low Interest Rate Policy

The Bank of Japan decided to keep its key interest rate at -0.1%, citing ongoing uncertainty in global markets and the need to support domestic economic recovery.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday decided to maintain its ultra-accommodative monetary policy, keeping the benchmark interest rate at -0.1% for short-term rates and around 0% for 10-year government bond yields.

Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasized the central bank's commitment to achieving its 2% inflation target sustainably, stating that premature tightening could undermine Japan's fragile economic recovery.

The yen weakened slightly following the announcement, with USD/JPY trading around 149.80 — near multi-decade lows that have drawn scrutiny from currency market observers.

Market Reaction

The Nikkei 225 rose 0.8% following the decision, as investors welcomed the continued accommodative stance. Financial stocks showed particular strength, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group gaining 1.2%.

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