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Japan Interest Rate Decision

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Mar 19, 2025

Actual

0.50%

Forecast

0.50%

Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy board members come to a consensus on where to set the rate. Traders watch interest rate changes closely as short term interest rates are the primary factor in currency valuation.

A higher than expected rate is positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected rate is negative/bearish for the JPY.

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Currency: JPY

Source: Bank of Japan

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