BOJ signals pause in rate hikes due to uncertainty from Trump's tariffs

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-02 01:32:00

The Bank of Japan faces uncertainty in its rate-hike cycle due to Trump’s tariffs. Despite keeping rates steady at 0.5%, the BOJ signals a pause in hikes to assess the impact. Food inflation, wage growth, and yen fluctuations add complexity. Analysts predict rates may remain unchanged until 2020. Potential yen weakness could prompt a rate hike sooner.



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