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…
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…
Japan’s rising yields stir debate over growing repatriation risk
Japanese government bond (JGB) yields near three-decade highs are giving fresh prominence to a long-discussed risk for global…
Faster Tokyo inflation supports near-term BOJ rate hike case
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge accelerated for a third month even as the government took steps to reduce energy…
BOJ deputy Himino drives home inflation risks, stops short of hike hint
Bank of Japan Yen steady, bond yields choppy as markets price in September rate rise Bank of Japan Deputy…
U.S. Treasury chief’s ‘whatever it takes’ vow to help yen masks limited firepower
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s suggestion of a no-limits approach toward helping Japan rescue the yen risks getting called…
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…
BOJ chief flags upside inflation risks, faster hikes possible
Bank of Japan Policy rate unchanged, Japanese central bank to monitor yen movement, AI and Iran war Bank…
BOJ chief flags upside inflation risks, faster hikes possible
Bank of Japan Policy rate unchanged, Japanese central bank to monitor yen movement, AI and Iran war Bank…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…
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…