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Data from Bank of Japan. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
JapanJapan BoJ Interest Rate Decision held to 0.75% in April 2026
Bank of JapanMonthlyReleased April 2026
Japan BoJ Interest Rate Decision held to 0.75% in April 2026. The reading matched the 0.75% consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.56%. BoJ Interest Rate Decision is now the highest in 52 months.
Latest Release
0.75
Actual
0.75
Consensus
0.75
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 0.75
Actual: 0.75
Error: +0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.99 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.38 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.28 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
BoJ Interest Rate Decision (Japan) was reported at 0.75% in April 2026. This matched the market consensus of 0.75% exactly. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.58%, ranging from 0.5% to 0.75% across 6 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.67%, up from the prior three at 0.5%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.12%) is comparable than the prior year (σ 0.12%). In March readings over the past 3 years, BoJ Interest Rate Decision has averaged 0.42%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish AUD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 16, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Monetary Policy Statement (Jun 16) and BoJ Press Conference (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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About BoJ Interest Rate Decision — Japan
DEFINITION
The BoJ Interest Rate Decision is a key financial indicator that reflects the monetary policy decisions made by the Bank of Japan. This decision, which is announced eight times a year, determines the target interest rate for short-term loans and influences the overall interest rates in the Japanese economy. It is closely monitored by investors, businesses, and policymakers as it can impact the cost of borrowing, inflation, and overall economic growth in Japan. The BoJ Interest Rate Decision is a crucial factor in understanding the current and future state of the Japanese economy and its impact on global markets.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 0.75 %, consensus 0.75 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 0.75 %. Before that (Dec 2025): 0.75 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC, r=0.99) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.