Summary: Bank of Japan holds rates in first meeting after Takaichi's ascent to prime minister ​  meeting after Sanae Takaichi became prime minister. This decision aligns with expectations despite inflation exceeding the 2% target for 41 months. The weak yen, a point of contention with the U.S., is expected to weaken further under Takaichi’s policies of fiscal spending and loose monetary policy.

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/bank-of-japan-holds-rates-in-first-meeting-after-abenomics-proponent-takaichi-took-power.html