Trump’s trade uncertainty pushes Bank of Japan to hold rates

Risk of potential US downturn weighs on Tokyo’s hope for economic revival

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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook

The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.
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