Japan’s Takaichi Shifts Economic Policy With Looser Budget Goal
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled her determination to ramp up the active use of fiscal policy to…
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Partner Warns Against Mixed-Message BOJ Hike
A Bank of Japan move to raise interest rates at a time when the government is calling on…
Bessent Calls on Japan to Give BOJ Space to Fight Inflation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan’s new government to give the nation’s central bank the space…
Bessent Says Japan’s Expansionary Policy Helping Stocks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke favorably of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal stance, telling his…
Japan’s Takaichi Denies Intention to Spur Further Yen Weakness
Japan’s new ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi pushed back against the view she favors further weakness in the…
BOJ’s Ueda Left With Rate Hike Dilemma as Takaichi Set to Lead
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will likely face a tougher political environment in the second half of…
Dovish BOJ Member Sees Rising Hike Need While Noting Risks
A dovish Bank of Japan board member pointed to the rising need for an interest rate hike signaling…