BOJ to skip rate hike next week; June seen as next window
Economy Inflation outlook is expected to be lifted to reflect Iran energy shock Crude oil prices are expected…
Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East
The Bank of Japan is increasingly cautious about inflationary pressure stemming from rising crude oil prices amid Middle…
BOJ keeps options open by citing dual risks in regional reports
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) avoided fueling market expectations over the likelihood of a rate hike this month…
IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the…
Macron in East Asia, BOJ economic survey, Indonesia inflation
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. French President Emmanuel Macron heads to East Asia to meet with the…
Former BOJ Gov. Kuroda says Japan’s yen-driven deflation ‘completely over’
Interview Loose fiscal policy could disrupt ‘well-balanced’ economy, ex-central bank chief warns As governor of the Bank of…
Japan demand topping capacity since 2022, revised BOJ data shows
Bank of Japan Figures showing upward pressure on prices could support moves to normalize policy Bank of Japan…
BOJ seen waiting till April for rate hike amid Iran war turbulence
Bank of Japan High oil prices may hit Japan’s economy, spur inflation as bank tries to normalize policy…
Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed her pro-stimulus stance with the nomination of two reflationist academics to join the…
Japan picks reflationists for BOJ board, echoing Takaichi’s policy view
Bank of Japan While central bank tightens monetary policy, prime minister hopes to keep rates low Toichiro Asada,…
Japan’s CPI cools to slowest pace in two years on distortions
Japan’s key inflation gauge eased to the slowest pace in two years, posing a communication challenge for a…
Japan’s junior coalition head warns against political meddling in BOJ policy
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Japan’s government must avoid meddling in monetary…