The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision sets Japanese borrowing costs and is the main driver of the Japanese yen.
Actual
0.75%
Forecast
0.75%
Previous
0.75%
Bank of Japan Rate Decision for March 19, 2026 came in at 0.75% versus 0.75% expected (previous 0.75%), in line with forecast.
What it meant for the JPY
The actual landed in line with the 0.75% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the JPY, and below forecast bearish.
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