Growth upgrade likely as government measures bolster spending and capital investment
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda. Many within the BOJ see the strong U.S. economy and weak-yen-driven export gains as additional upside factors alongside the positive effects of Tokyo’s supplementary budget. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
Nikkei staff writers
January 16, 2026 18:46 JST
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate at 0.75% at its two-day monetary policy meeting starting Thursday, following its rate increase in December 2025.