Institution: Given the sharp increase in uncertainty, it is expected that the Bank of Japan will maintain interest rates unchanged

According to BlockBeats, on April 30th, Monex Securities in Japan stated that given the sharp rise in global uncertainty, the Bank of Japan is almost certain to maintain policy rates unchanged. The impact of Trump's April 2 tariff policy has already stifled the prospect of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan in the short term. The focus of the meeting may be on the outlook report. Inflation remains high, and wage negotiations confirm that price pressures are still rooted in wage growth dynamics. How policy makers balance inflation with increasing global uncertainty will be key to the future path of interest rates. It is still expected that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again later this year. Currently, confidence in a rate hike in September is low, and this forecast will be reconsidered after the meeting. (Golden Ten)