The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and revised up its assessment on consumption, signalling its confidence a solid economic recovery would allow the central bank to raise interest rates again in coming months.

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, but governor Kazuo Ueda said further hikes remain on the cards if the economy grows as predicted.

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The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and revised up its assessment on consumption, signaling its confidence a solid economic recovery will allow the central bank to raise interest rates again in coming months.

The Bank of Japan has opted to hold short-term interest rates, pointing to a moderate recovery in the economy but warning that “high uncertainties” remain in the outlook for activity and prices. In a widely expected decision on Friday,

The Bank of Japan kept policy unchanged Friday as it avoided a repetition of the market meltdown that followed its July rate hike, while still keeping the ground prepared for a ramping up of borrowing costs in the coming months.

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and maintained its view the economy remained on track for a moderate recovery. In a widely expected move, the central bank left unchanged its overnight call rate target at 0.

The Bank of Japan is set to keep monetary policy steady on Friday, but signal its confidence that solid wage growth and consumption will allow the central bank to raise interest rates again in coming months.