EEconomy Read More BOJ debated more rate hikes to adjust ‘accommodative’ conditions: opinion summaryOctober 2, 2026 Bank of Japan Central bank wary of weak yen and high crude prices lifting inflation Bank of Japan…
EEconomy Read More Japan growth minister says economy has exited reflationary phaseSeptember 25, 2026 Japan no longer needs a reflationary policy of aggressive monetary easing and nimble fiscal spending, according to Growth…
EEconomy Read More Rate increase baked in, attention turns to BOJ’s outlook and mood – The Japan TimesSeptember 14, 2026 Rate increase baked in, attention turns to BOJ’s outlook and mood The Japan TimesJPY: Hikes, Hikes, Hikes- Watch these…
EEconomy Read More Producer price gains maintain pressure on businesses as BOJ mulls rate pathAugust 13, 2026 Prices for Japan’s corporate goods kept rising at an elevated pace in July, keeping high cost pressure on…
EEconomy Read More Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hikeJuly 23, 2026 Half of surveyed economists still expect the Bank of Japan to wait until December to bump its benchmark interest…
EEconomy Read More BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources sayJuly 18, 2026 The Bank of Japan is likely to consider raising its economic growth forecast at its July meeting while…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s producer prices rise at fastest pace since early 2023July 10, 2026 Japan’s corporate goods prices in June picked up at the fastest pace since early 2023, adding to evidence…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992July 7, 2026 Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
EEconomy Read More Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hikeJune 26, 2026 Tokyo’s key inflation gauge picked up for the first time in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on…
EEconomy Read More BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% targetJune 20, 2026 Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino says he sees a risk that inflation could accelerate beyond the…
EEconomy Read More BOJ will ‘discuss’ rate hike despite uncertainties, says Gov. UedaJune 4, 2026 Bank of Japan Governor’s latest assessments focus on upside inflation risks Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks…
EEconomy Read More Takaichi expecting additional BOJ rate hike — but not in spring — adviser saysFebruary 14, 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expects the Bank of japan to raise its policy interest rate in the near…