The Bank of Japan's Policy Board recently decided to maintain its uncollateralized overnight call rate at approximately 1.25 percent. This decision follows the central bank's assessment that Japan's economy is growing moderately despite decelerating momentum. The Bank also announced a significant increase in the pace of its exchange-traded fund (ETF) sales, set to reach 860 billion yen annually starting in January 2027. Officials continue to monitor global crude oil supply risks and their potential impact on domestic price stability.