The Bank of Japan is expected to leave rates steady again today. There is jus too much uncertainty in Japan at present for the Bank to hike, politics, tariffs, growth concerns. All this despite inflation above target wand wages appearing to gain, as intended.
At the last meeting we heard two dissents, both wanting to hike. It'll probablt be much the same this time.
As always there is no scheduled time for the pilicy announcement, 0230 to 0330 GMT continues to be a reasonable expectation for it. Governor Ueda will follow up afterwards with his press confernce, for this we do have a time, 06930 GMT.
Earlier previews:
