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…
BOJ early rate rise bets increase as yen reaches multidecade low – Nikkei Asia
BOJ early rate rise bets increase as yen reaches multidecade low Nikkei AsiaYen’s Slide Bolsters Appeal of Hawkish Bank…
BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to consider raising its economic growth forecast at its July meeting while…
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…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5% for a third year, underscoring the economy’s…
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…
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 – Nikkei Asia
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting Nikkei AsiaExclusive: Some in BOJ see scope to raise…
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…
Bank of Japan takes policy rate to 0.75%, a 30-year high
The Bank of Japan raised rates on Friday, taking Japan’s borrowing costs to a 30-year high as inflation…
Market braces for BOJ hike amid stubbornly weak yen and wage growth – Nikkei Asia
Market braces for BOJ hike amid stubbornly weak yen and wage growth Nikkei AsiaBank of Japan set for first…