Bank of Japan meeting —
At its 23 January 2026 meeting, the Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 0.75%. The decision passed 8-1. Hajime Takata dissented, preferring a hike.
Decision
hold — 0.75% to 0.75%
Vote: 8-1
Dissenters
- Hajime Takata — preferred hike
Key passages
The Bank will encourage the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0.75 percent.
an 8-1 majority vote
Meeting documents
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