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…
Yields hit three-decade highs as BOJ behind-the-curve narrative debated
Japanese yields are hitting multidecade highs, with the 10-year Japanese government bond climbing on Thursday to 2.9%, a…
Bank of Japan rate hike a ‘done deal’ given inflation and weak yen
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its key interest rate to a 30-year high on Tuesday,…
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,…
Bank of Japan rattles markets globally with hint of a rate increase
Japan’s bond-market rout accelerated after Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda delivered hawkish remarks Monday, pushing yields higher…
Japan’s two-year yield hits highest since 2008 on rate-hike bets
Japan’s two-year note yield rose to its highest level since 2008, and the yen gained against the dollar…