Ueda's press conference: Wages "toward higher end" of outlook amid rising uncertainty over tariffs
Key points
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BoJ decides to leave policy rate on hold but adds "evolving situation regarding trade and other policies in each jurisdiction" to potential risks
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Governor Ueda notes "rising uncertainty" over US tariff policy at press conference; Bank may study impact at next meeting
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For now, governor views results of spring wage talks as being "toward higher end of 'on track'" and indicates no change in plans to continue gradually raising rates
