Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike
Half of surveyed economists still expect the Bank of Japan to wait until December to bump its benchmark interest…
BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to consider raising its economic growth forecast at its July meeting while…
Japan’s producer prices rise at fastest pace since early 2023
Japan’s corporate goods prices in June picked up at the fastest pace since early 2023, adding to evidence…
Yields hit three-decade highs as BOJ behind-the-curve narrative debated
Japanese yields are hitting multidecade highs, with the 10-year Japanese government bond climbing on Thursday to 2.9%, a…
Bank of Japan rate hike a ‘done deal’ given inflation and weak yen
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its key interest rate to a 30-year high on Tuesday,…
Bank of Japan might be behind the curve on interest rate increases
The Bank of Japan’s wait-and-see approach is being stress-tested live as bonds fall and the yen remains weak,…
The world’s central banks are wrestling with a gigantic problem
The world’s leading central bankers are stuck. In stately succession in the past week, policymakers in Tokyo, Washington,…
Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East
The Bank of Japan is increasingly cautious about inflationary pressure stemming from rising crude oil prices amid Middle…
IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the…
BOJ seen waiting till April for rate hike amid Iran war turbulence
Bank of Japan High oil prices may hit Japan’s economy, spur inflation as bank tries to normalize policy…
Japan picks reflationists for BOJ board, echoing Takaichi’s policy view
Bank of Japan While central bank tightens monetary policy, prime minister hopes to keep rates low Toichiro Asada,…
Takaichi expecting additional BOJ rate hike — but not in spring — adviser says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expects the Bank of japan to raise its policy interest rate in the near…