Bank of Japan might be behind the curve on interest rate increases
The Bank of Japan’s wait-and-see approach is being stress-tested live as bonds fall and the yen remains weak,…
Japan’s real wages rise for third month to keep BOJ on hike path
Japanese workers’ real wages rose in March for a third consecutive month, supporting the Bank of Japan’s case…
The world’s central banks are wrestling with a gigantic problem
The world’s leading central bankers are stuck. In stately succession in the past week, policymakers in Tokyo, Washington,…
Three dissents at BOJ policy board meeting suggest hawkishness ahead
The Bank of Japan held rates steady on Tuesday and continued to maintain a wait-and-see approach as it…
Bank of Japan set to hold rates steady, with Iran war a factor
The Bank of Japan heads into its two-day policy meeting next week with the prospects for a rate…
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…
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…
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 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,…
Takaichi expecting additional BOJ rate hike — but not in spring — adviser says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expects the Bank of japan to raise its policy interest rate in the near…
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.…