Bank of Japan holds rates in first meeting after Takaichi's ascent to prime minister
                                
                                Oct 31, 2025 - 00:01
                            
                                                     
                                
                            The decision met analyst expectations, and comes even as inflation has stayed above the central bank's 2% target for 41 months in a row.                        
                                         
 
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                    