Bank of Japan meeting —
At its 30 October 2025 meeting, the Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 0.50%. The decision passed 7-2. 2 members dissented.
Decision
hold — 0.50% to 0.50%
Vote: 7-2
Dissenters
- Hajime Takata — preferred hike
- Naoki Tamura — preferred hike
Key passages
The Bank will encourage the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0 .5 percent.
by a 7-2 majority vote
Meeting documents
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