[Bank of Japan May Keep Interest Rates Unchanged, Rate Hike Likely Delayed] The Bank of Japan is set to announce its interest rate decision and latest economic forecast on Thursday. Markets expect the Bank of Japan to keep interest rates unchanged and signal a return to monetary tightening at an appropriate time. The newly appointed Prime Minister supports expansionary economic policies, which may delay rate hikes. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan officials are closely monitoring the broader impact of higher tariffs on the economy. It is anticipated that the Bank of Japan will not significantly revise its quarterly economic growth and price forecasts but will adopt a more cautious stance on inflation risks.