Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%

Jan 23, 2026 - 06:00
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Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%
The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 fiscal year to 1% from 0.7%.