BOJ to Sit Tight While Assessing Virus Response: Decision Guide

The Bank of Japan is expected to leave its main policy levers untouched Tuesday as it assesses a raft of measures already taken to support the pandemic-hit economy.

The BOJ is likely to leave interest rates and asset purchases unchanged at the end of its two-day meeting. Officials will consider the impact of measures taken so far to soften the virus blow and don’t see a pressing need now for any further major moves, people familiar with the matter said.