The Bank of Japan kept its rate at 1.25%. Will it wait again on 18 December?

Japan's central bank kept its rate at 1.25% on 30 October, by eight votes to one. Its board meets again on 17 and 18 December.

Historical sample: 7 of 8.

Current example: Dec (not part of the historical sample).

7 of 8Seven of eight times after a rise and a pause, the bank kept its rate at the next meeting.

Does the Bank of Japan keep its rate at 1.25% on 18 December?

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Japan spent 15 trillion yen to lift the yen. Will its central bank now raise rates?

The Bank of Japan raised rates at the next meeting after two of the six yen-buying runs since 1998, and both were the two most recent.

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