# When is the BOJ rate decision and how could it affect USD/JPY? — Octa

> The Bank of Japan's decision was due at 2:00 GMT on July 30, with a hold at -0.1% widely expected. Attention centred on forward guidance and the planned October sales tax hike.

- Date: 2019-07-30 · published 2019-07-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/58322-when-is-the-boj-rate-decision-and-how-could-it-affect-usd-jpy-octa
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

A preview of a policy decision expected to be unchanged, so limited direct impact on feed or grain prices.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: neutral

## Sources

- octaafrica.net: https://www.octaafrica.net/markets/news/view/730393/

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