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Japan Interest Rate Decision

Latest Release

Jul 31, 2024

Actual

0.25%

Forecast

0.10%

Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy board members come to a consensus on where to set the rate. Traders watch interest rate changes closely as short term interest rates are the primary factor in currency valuation.

A higher than expected rate is positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected rate is negative/bearish for the JPY.

Importance:

Country:

Currency: JPY

Source: Bank of Japan

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Dec 19, 2024	11:00
Oct 31, 2024	11:00
Sep 20, 2024	11:00		0.25%	0.25%
Jul 31, 2024	12:00	0.25%	0.10%	0.10%
Jun 14, 2024	11:25	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%
Apr 26, 2024	11:00	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%

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