Bank of Japan hikes key rate to 30-year high: What to know
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key policy rate on Friday to levels unseen in 30 years,…
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,…
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to a 30-year high (Kazuhiro NOGI) Asian markets rose Friday as…
European stocks rise before central bank decisions on rates
Crude prices have rallied this week after Donald Trump ordered a blockade of ‘sanctioned’ oil tankers heading to…
Japan’s economy minister says up to BOJ to decide ‘specific monetary policy means’
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Japan’s economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central…
Japan’s Households Boost Spending Despite Inflation Hit
A shopping street in Tokyo. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month,…
North America Set to Cut Rates as Rest of G-7 Looks On
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg) — Policymakers in Washington and Ottawa will…
Japan’s leadership drama won’t change the economic storyline
TOKYO — What if a political earthquake upends Japan in unpredictable ways and yet very little changes anyway?…
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Japan’s economy shows strain as factory output and retail sales drop
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s factory output fell more than expected while retail sales declined for the…
Global Debt Hits $338 Trillion At Worst Possible Moment
If you’re looking for another reason why the Bank of Japan won’t be hiking rates anytime soon, the…