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flag Bank of Japan raises inflation forecast to 2.7% for 2025, hinting at potential future rate hike.

flag The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.5%, but raised its inflation forecast for the fiscal year 2025 to 2.7%, up from 2.2%. flag This increase, partly due to rising food prices, suggests the potential for a future interest rate hike as trade uncertainties ease. flag The BOJ also slightly raised its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 0.6%, while keeping projections for 2026 and 2027 steady. flag The central bank will continue to monitor inflation and economic conditions before deciding on future policy adjustments.

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