[Moody's: Bank of Japan May Maintain Current Policy Amid Multiple Uncertainties] Moody's analyst Stefan Angrick stated that the Bank of Japan might adopt a wait-and-see stance at next week's policy meeting. Although Japan's recent GDP growth has exceeded expectations, with inflation remaining high and the yen's depreciation providing a case for a rate hike, domestic and international political and economic uncertainties are prompting policymakers to exercise caution. The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has added complexity to the policy outlook, while uncertainties surrounding the U.S.-Japan trade agreement have further increased external pressures. At the same time, Japan's exports and industrial output remain weak, and consumer spending is also declining. Angrick believes that the current demand-driven inflation is insufficient to support a rate hike decision, and policymakers are likely to wait for clearer economic signals.
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