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flag Japan's central bank held interest rates steady at 0.5% amid global uncertainty and political changes.

flag The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.5% for the fifth straight meeting, maintaining its cautious stance amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and domestic political shifts, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's impending resignation. flag Two board members opposed the decision, favoring a rate increase to 0.75%. flag The BOJ remains confident its 2% inflation target will be met by March 2028, a condition for future hikes, despite recent inflation data showing a slight decline to 2.7% in August, still above target.

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