Bank of Japan rushes to pave way for rate hikes amid rising oil prices, weak yen
Bank of Japan April increase seen as likely after March meeting opinions, studies The market anticipates a 70%…
Governor Anna Breman says Reserve Bank unlikely to lift interest rates directly in response to oil price spikes
She said the shock had sent waves through complex global supply chains, and it would take time for…
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…
Australian central bank raises key interest rate to 3.85% – Nikkei Asia
Australian central bank raises key interest rate to 3.85% Nikkei AsiaStatement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision…
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting – Nikkei Asia
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting Nikkei AsiaExclusive: Some in BOJ see scope to raise…
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting
Bank of Japan Growth upgrade likely as government measures bolster spending and capital investment Bank of Japan Gov.…
Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter
California touts itself as a leader on the problem of plastic garbage, but recent developments suggest otherwise. A…
8 strategies for getting the lowest mortgage rates in 2026
Mortgage rates ended 2025 at their annual lows. With a thoughtful strategy, you can secure a mortgage interest…
Japan stocks ride AI boom, rate hikes to record high in 2025
Markets Manufacturing and finance resurgent as economy shifts to inflation from deflation The Nikkei Stock Average ended the…
Corporate Japan and households to rethink debt after BOJ rate hike
Bank of Japan Seiko and AGC switch to fixed-rate loans and reduce borrowing The central bank’s latest rate…
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…
Young People Aren’t Getting Hired — but AI Isn’t to Blame
Young people entering the job market are facing the toughest conditions in years — but artificial intelligence isn’t…