BOJ could raise interest rates in March, says ex-policymaker Shirai
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in March if U.S. President Donald Trump pushes through on his tariff threats and adds to already mounting domestic inflationary pressures, former central bank board member Sayuri Shirai said on Friday.
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to 1%.
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.
BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll published on Thursday.
BOJ’s Takata Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes, Sees Upside Risks to Prices
The Bank of Japan needs to keep adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in stages, policy board member Hajime Takata said as he warned about inflation risks.
Japan’s inflation hits 2-year high of 4% in January—will the BOJ raise rates?
Japan’s inflation surged in January, with consumer prices rising 4% year over year—the highest level since early 2023. This has intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to tighten its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Japan’s Inflation Hits 19-Month High, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Prospects
Japans core consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.2% year-over-year in January, reaching a 19-month high, exceeding the market forecast of 3.1% and Decembers 3.0% gain. The surge reinforces expectations that the Bank of
BOJ isn't fretting much about rising bond yields - for now
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Investors in Japan's government bond market are getting a glimpse of life without heavy ...
Ex-BOJ Deputy Nakaso Sees BOJ Hiking to 1% and Perhaps Beyond
The Bank of Japan is set to continue raising its benchmark interest rate toward 1% for now and will likely look for further ...
EURJPY Market Analysis: ECB, BOJ, And Technical Outlook
Considering the confluence of technical factors, along with the fundamental factors of ECB and BOJ policy decisions and inflation rates, EURJPY presents a complex trading landscape.
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BOJ’s Hawkish Stance Seen Boosting Demand for US Corporate Bonds
(Bloomberg) -- Interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan should help cut currency protection costs for Japanese investors, spurring their appetite for US investment-grade corporate bonds ...
BOJ’s Ueda Holds Regular Meeting With Ishiba to Discuss Economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he held a regular meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to exchange views on the ...
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Yen advances past ¥150 per dollar as BOJ rate-hike bets ramp up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid ...
BOJ's Ueda Blames Weak U.S. Data for Last Summer's Market Rout
TOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the sharp volatility seen in currency and stock markets ...
BOJ chief signals readiness to increase bond buying if yield jumps
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank stands ready to increase government bond buying if ...