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BOJ holds rate, expects lower inflation amid global uncertainty

The central bank revises down quarterly price projection for third straight time

The latest cut in inflation forecast is a setback for the BOJ that has a goal of achieving 2% inflation. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)

TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan cut its quarterly inflation outlook for the third straight time on Wednesday as concerns grow about the global economy and U.S.-China trade tensions.

The BOJ revised down its earlier projection after a two-day board meeting during which it decided to maintain its ultra-easy monetary policy, including keeping short-term interest rates at minus 0.1% and targeting 10-year Japanese government bond yields at around zero.

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