TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept its key policy levers unchanged despite expectations it will end its negative rate policy amid sustained inflationary pressure.
Japanese central bank stands pat, keeps easing bias, sending yen weaker

BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank on Dec. 19. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept its key policy levers unchanged despite expectations it will end its negative rate policy amid sustained inflationary pressure.