Bank of Japan’s 2% inflation-target victory fails to impress
The Bank of Japan’s declaration last week that its 2% inflation target has finally and definitely been met…
Tokyo inflation hits 2.7% in September as some subsidies come to an end
Tokyo consumer inflation was 2.7% in September, breaking 2% for the first time since December 2025, as the…
Tankan shows rising sentiment at big manufacturers for sixth straight quarter
Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a sixth straight quarter and hit the highest level in…
Japan’s nominal wages rise again, backing BOJ rate hike case
Japanese wage growth remained firm in June on the back of solid corporate earnings and a tight labor…
Market to look out for hints of next rate hike from BOJ
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady this week but all eyes are on…
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 expected to raise rates this month, sources say
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 4 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates…
Bank of Japan squeezed by Takaichi, Trump and Iran war inflation
Speaking on Wednesday (May 27), Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda cautioned that central banks must prevent this…
Three dissents at BOJ policy board meeting suggest hawkishness ahead
The Bank of Japan held rates steady on Tuesday and continued to maintain a wait-and-see approach as it…
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…
Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to its highest level in 30 years,…
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…