TOKYO -- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has toned down his hawkish rhetoric, as the central bank has enjoyed a rally in the value of the yen while facing a slowing U.S. economy.
Japan central bank takes wait-and-see approach amid US uncertainty

Following BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda's announcement that rates will hold for now, analysts think the likelihood of a December rate rise has receded. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
TOKYO -- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has toned down his hawkish rhetoric, as the central bank has enjoyed a rally in the value of the yen while facing a slowing U.S. economy.