Japan Central Bank Policy Rate: -0.1% (16 Jun 2020)
Japan Central Bank Policy Rate came in at -0.1 on Jun 16, 2020, compared with -0.1 previously. See the full release history, chart, Bank of Japan context, and API access for this series.
- Actual
- -0.1
- Previous
- -0.1
- Forecast
- --
- Next release
- Dec 18, 2026
16 Jun 2020
12:00 Asia/Tokyo
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Japan Central Bank Policy Rate release analysis
What the release showed
Japan Central Bank Policy Rate came in at -0.1 in the release of Jun 16, 2020, unchanged from -0.1.
Why Central Bank Policy Rate matters for JPY
Policy rate differentials between countries are the primary driver of carry-trade positioning and long-run FX equilibrium. When the Bank of Japan is hiking while others are on hold, the jpy typically appreciates on an interest rate differential basis.
How to read it
A surprise rate hike is jpy-positive; a surprise cut is negative. Forward guidance and the policy statement accompanying each decision are often more market-moving than the rate change itself, as markets are usually well-positioned for the expected move.
What to watch next
The next Japan Central Bank Policy Rate release is due on Dec 18, 2026 at 12:00 Asia/Tokyo.
- Differentials widening (one central bank diverging from the others)
- Dovish/hawkish surprises versus the rate path priced into OIS
- Forward guidance language shifts even when the rate is unchanged
- Out-of-meeting cuts or hikes (rare, large FX impact)
Recent Japan Central Bank Policy Rate releases
Each release with the date it was published. Full history
| Released | Period | Actual | Previous | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -- |
| May 22, 2020 | May 22, 2020 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -- |
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import requests
resp = requests.get(
"https://api.fxmacrodata.com/v1/announcements/jpy/policy_rate",
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
timeout=30,
)
rows = resp.json()["data"]
print(rows[-1])Match this release by announcement_id jpy_policy_rate_2020-06-16. Forecasts for the same release: /v1/predictions/jpy/policy_rate.
Release data snapshot
Citation fields for this announcement.
| Public release ID | jpy_policy_rate_2020-06-16 |
|---|---|
| Release time |
Estimated 2020-06-16 02:33 UTC
|
| Reference period date | 2020-06-16 |
| Actual value | -0.1 |
| Previous value | -0.1 |
| Forecast | -- |
| Surprise | -- |
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What did Japan Central Bank Policy Rate come in at, and how did it compare with the forecast and the previous reading?
Japan Central Bank Policy Rate was -0.1% on Jun 16, 2020. The previous reading was -0.1%.
When was this Japan Central Bank Policy Rate release published?
The publication time is estimated for Jun 16, 2020 at 11:33 Asia/Tokyo. The publication time is derived from the lag measured on this series' confirmed releases and the record carries the release_time_assumed flag.
When is the next Japan Central Bank Policy Rate release?
The next Japan Central Bank Policy Rate release is scheduled for Dec 18, 2026 at 12:00 Asia/Tokyo.
What is the official source for Japan Central Bank Policy Rate?
Bank of Japan publishes the official Central Bank Policy Rate series. FXMacroData stores every release with its announcement timestamp and serves it from the announcements endpoint for this series.
Raw announcement payload
Field names are preserved for traceability and downstream testing.
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