Japan can intervene twice more before November under IMF rules, official notes
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its…
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…
Unlike 2022, central banks to diverge if energy shock deepens
ORLANDO, Florida, March 31 (Reuters) – The last time the world faced a sudden surge in inflationary pressures…
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 demand topping capacity since 2022, revised BOJ data shows
Bank of Japan Figures showing upward pressure on prices could support moves to normalize policy Bank of Japan…
BOJ seen waiting till April for rate hike amid Iran war turbulence
Bank of Japan High oil prices may hit Japan’s economy, spur inflation as bank tries to normalize policy…
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,…