Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Signals Future Hikes and Yen Vigilance
The Bank of Japan's March meeting indicated a hawkish stance among policymakers, with discussions focusing on the necessity and potential size of further interest rate increases, while keeping rates steady at 0.75% but ready to hike 'without delay' if the economic outlook holds. Japan's FX chief also warned of bold action to strengthen the yen.