Trump’s Auto Tariffs Reduce Likelihood of BOJ Rate Hike in May
The new auto tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump greatly reduce the likelihood of the Bank of Japan lifting its ...
BOJ’s New Board Member Avoids Tying Hands Over Next Hike Timing
Bank of Japan’s newly appointed board member Junko Koeda did her best to keep various options open over the timing of the ...
BOJ's Ueda vows to raise rates if inflationary pressures broaden
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates if persistent increases in food costs lead to broad-based inflation, Governor ...
BOJ discussed chance of more rate hikes at January meeting, minutes show
Bank of Japan policymakers discussed the pace of raising interest rates further after deciding to hike short-term interest ...
BOJ to Keep Raising Benchmark Rate If Outlook Is Met, Ueda Says
The Bank of Japan will continue to raise its benchmark interest rate if economic projections are realized, Governor Kazuo ...
Newest BOJ Board Member Sees Positive Domestic Signs But Warns of Global Uncertainties
TOKYO--The newest member of the Bank of Japan's policy board said she has seen some positive signs of a virtuous cycle of wages and prices, but voiced caution against global uncertainties.
Food Inflation Could Lead to BOJ Rate Hike, Gov Ueda Says
The Bank of Japan’s governor said that the central bank may have to consider responding by raising interest rates if the rise ...
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Bank of Japan says to raise rates if price target to be achieved, despite losses on JGBs
Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday (Mar 24) that the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its underlying ...
Japan's core inflation hits 3% in February, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike bets
Japan's core inflation hit 3.0% in February and an index stripping away the effect of fuel rose at the fastest pace in nearly ...
Bank of Japan keeps rates at 0.5%, but more hikes to come say analysts
There was some good news for global borrowing costs when the Bank of Japan kept its main interest rate at 0.5% on Wednesday. Investors worldwide have for many years utilized the cheap cost of Japanese ...
BOJ Discussed Possibility of More Rate Hikes at January Meeting, Minutes Show
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BOJ to keep raising benchmark rate if outlook is met, Ueda tells parliament
The central bank governor noted that while there are pockets of weakness, “the economy is recovering moderately.” ...