[Goldman Sachs Predicts Bank of Japan May Maintain Policy Rate Unchanged] Goldman Sachs economists pointed out in their latest report that the Bank of Japan may maintain its current interest rate unchanged at next week's policy meeting. The report analyzes that, given the highly uncertain economic environment, the Bank of Japan may choose to adopt a wait-and-see approach from a risk management perspective. They believe that although the economic outlook faces significant downside risks, the upward risks to inflation expectations are equally notable. Therefore, the Bank of Japan may continue to uphold a gradual rate hike policy stance.