[Reports Suggest Bank of Japan May Raise Economic Growth Forecast While Keeping Interest Rates Unchanged] Jin10 News, July 17 – According to informed sources, the Bank of Japan may consider raising its economic growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March next year (currently projected at 0.5% growth) during this month's policy meeting, while keeping policy interest rates unchanged—this follows the bank's previous rate hike to the highest level since 1995. Sources indicate that strong global demand related to artificial intelligence continues to support the resilience of Japan's economy. Officials are also considering revising their assessment of economic risks being "tilted to the downside," reflecting growing confidence that Japan's economy can avoid a severe recession. The sources stated that officials will make final decisions on policy and economic outlook after evaluating all available data and information up to the last moment.