Japanese inflation breaks 2% for the first time this year
Inflation topped 2% in Japan for the first time this year, putting more pressure on the central bank…
BOJ to hold rate at 1.25% at meeting next week – Nikkei Asia
BOJ to hold rate at 1.25% at meeting next week Nikkei AsiaBOJ’s Himino signals readiness to raise borrowing costs…
BOJ likely to keep hiking rates every quarter, ex-official says
The Bank of Japan will probably keep raising interest rates every three months to contain risks of inflation…
BOJ spies a chance to pivot to sustaining inflation as 2% goal nears
Bank of Japan Japan’s central bank wary of sending mixed messages with government BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda was…
BOJ raises economic assessment for Tohoku and Shikoku as tech demand remains strong
The Bank of Japan revised up its economic assessment for two of the country’s nine regions in a…
BOJ’s deputy chief flags AI’s possible impact on neutral rate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a surge in demand that is fueling inflationary pressure and long-term interest rates,…
Japan’s household spending falls again despite wage gains
Japan’s household spending fell for a ninth month even as wages continued to climb, showing consumers remain cautious…
Takaichi says economy doesn’t need reflationary policy
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan no longer needs policy to stimulate inflation as the economy isn’t in…
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…
Japan growth minister says economy has exited reflationary phase
Japan no longer needs a reflationary policy of aggressive monetary easing and nimble fiscal spending, according to Growth…
Rate increase baked in, attention turns to BOJ’s outlook and mood – The Japan Times
Rate increase baked in, attention turns to BOJ’s outlook and mood The Japan TimesBOJ executive saw need for vigilance…
BOJ set to raise interest rate to 1.25% next week
The Bank of Japan plans to raise its policy interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in about…