Bank of Japan meeting —

At its 19 March 2024 meeting, the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate from -0.10% to 0.00–0.10%. The decision passed 7-2. 2 members dissented.

Decision

hike — -0.10% to 0.00–0.10%

Vote: 7-2

Dissenters

  • Seiichi Nakamura — preferred hold
  • Asahi Noguchi — preferred hold

Key passages

The Bank will encourage the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0 to 0.1 percent.

First rate hike since 2007, exit from negative interest rate policy.

Given the current outlook for economic activity and prices, the Bank anticipates that accommodative financial conditions will be maintained for the time being.

Signals no immediate tightening, reassuring markets.

Meeting documents

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