Tomorrow (December 19) is the key date for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) this round of monetary policy meetings.

The entire meeting cycle spans two days (18-19), with the policy statement and interest rate decision officially announced on the afternoon of the 19th. According to past practices, the release time is usually between 11:30 and 12:00 Japan time, which corresponds to roughly 10:30 to 11:00 Beijing time, sometimes pushed back to the afternoon.

However, the real highlight is the press conference by Governor Ueda Kazuo — starting at 15:30 Japan time (14:30 Beijing time). During this event, he will provide a detailed interpretation of the decision and respond to various questions on-site, which is often the most sensitive period for market reactions.

If you're tracking how this policy impacts the market, keeping these times in mind will ensure you don't miss key information.