Japan Holds Interest Rates Amid Tariff Concerns

The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its current interest rates this year, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding US tariffs, according to a recent Reuters survey. Economists predict the central bank will hold off on raising interest rates until early 2026, and may even slow down the reduction of government bond purchases starting in the next fiscal year. Additionally, analysts anticipate a decrease in super-long-term bond issuance from the Japanese government. None of the 60 analysts surveyed by BlockBeats expect any interest rate hikes at the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting on June 16-17.