Japan’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates as Economic Uncertainty Persists

Despite economic uncertainty, Japan’s central bank is expected to maintain interest rates at its upcoming meeting, according to T. Rowe Price co-portfolio manager Vincent Chung. Chung points to several factors influencing this decision, including the strengthening yen and rising concerns about tariffs potentially hampering growth. The Bank of Japan may delay further rate hikes until these economic pressures subside.