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Japan's central bank kept rates steady but hinted at future hikes, pending stronger wage growth and economic data.
The Bank of Japan held its October meeting with interest rates unchanged at 0.5%, but signaled growing readiness for a future hike, citing progress on wage growth and inflation.
Eight of nine board members supported tightening under the right conditions, while two favored an immediate increase.
Policymakers stressed that sustained wage increases, especially ahead of spring labor talks, are key to further rate hikes.
Governor Kazuo Ueda said more data is needed, particularly on corporate pay decisions amid global uncertainties like U.S. tariffs.
The central bank remains cautious, aiming for gradual normalization without a set timeline.
Markets now expect a possible hike in December 2025 or January 2026.
El banco central de Japón mantuvo las tasas estables, pero insinuó futuros aumentos, a la espera de un crecimiento salarial más fuerte y datos económicos.