Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
At today's Monetary Policy Meeting, the Bank of Japan unanimously decided to raise the overnight interest rate to 0.75 percent. As a result, the interest rate paid on deposits that financial institutions hold at the Bank of Japan, excluding required reserves, will now be 0.75 percent.



The Bank noted that Japan's economy is recovering moderately, although some areas remain weak. Labor market conditions are tight, and corporate profits are generally strong, even after considering the effects of tariff policies. Based on these conditions, including developments in wage negotiations and information gathered by the Bank, the Bank judged that raising the rates was appropriate.
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