Japan’s Bank of Japan interest rate decision was published at 03:00 GMT on 30 October 2026, with the reported value at 1.25%. The figure matched the market forecast of 1.25% exactly.
Comparison with previous period
The reading was also unchanged from the previous period, which stood at 1.25%. The policy rate is the benchmark rate set by the central bank, and it influences borrowing costs across the economy, from bank loans to mortgages.
Because the figure came in exactly as expected and did not move from the prior reading, the release gave no surprise to markets relative to forecasts. The reference period for this reading was not provided in the calendar feed.
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