Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged, matching expectations

The Bank of Japan on Thursday kept interest rates unchanged, decided by a seven to two majority vote.

In a statement released by BOJ following the monetary policy meeting, it said interest rates were held at 0.5%, matching consensus cited by FXStreet.

"High uncertainties still remain regarding the impact of trade and other policies on economic activity and prices at home and abroad," the BOJ said in a statement following the decision.