The Bank of Japan is expected to sit tight at its two-day policy meeting this week due to uncertainties over the domestic political situation and the effects of U.S. tariffs.
It is seen sticking with its wait-and-see approach even as inflation remains above 3% and households become more restive with price increases outpacing wage gains.
The bank's policy rate is currently set at 0.5% and has been kept at that level since January.
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