Producer price gains maintain pressure on businesses as BOJ mulls rate path
Prices for Japan’s corporate goods kept rising at an elevated pace in July, keeping high cost pressure on…
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…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge picked up for the first time in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on…
BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% target
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino says he sees a risk that inflation could accelerate beyond the…
BOJ will ‘discuss’ rate hike despite uncertainties, says Gov. Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor’s latest assessments focus on upside inflation risks Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks…
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…
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting
Bank of Japan Growth upgrade likely as government measures bolster spending and capital investment Bank of Japan Gov.…
BOJ indicates it’s eyeing more rate hikes with regional report
The Bank of Japan has suggested it remains on track for more interest rate hikes by leaving its…
Bank of Japan takes policy rate to 0.75%, a 30-year high
The Bank of Japan raised rates on Friday, taking Japan’s borrowing costs to a 30-year high as inflation…