BOJ set to hike rates and stay open to more moves
Bank of Japan officials are ready to raise interest rates at a policy meeting later this month, provided…
As BOJ rate decision nears, Takaichi government signals openness to hike
Bank of Japan Weak yen a factor in Tokyo’s stance on raising borrowing costs A Dec. 1 speech…
Japan’s economy minister says up to BOJ to decide ‘specific monetary policy means’
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Japan’s economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central…
Speculation growing for December rate hike by BOJ
Market participants are increasingly speculating that the Bank of Japan could raise its policy interest rate in December,…
Tokyo inflation beats forecast, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
Tokyo’s inflation held steady in November and industrial output unexpectedly rose, keeping the Bank of Japan on track…
Early signs for Japan 2026 wages bolster case for near-term BOJ rate hike
Item 1 of 2 A worker washes hotel windows at a shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, February 15,…
BOJ close to raising rates, board member Masu says -Nikkei
Rate hike in December will be ‘comprehensive decision’, Masu says Masu expects US tariff impact to be smaller…
US, Japan share unorthodox anti-inflation tool – fiscal stimulus
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The United States and Japan are both employing a novel inflation-fighting tool:…
Japan’s wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of…
Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution
PM to instruct work on new fiscal target extending several years Takaichi’s focus on growth complicates BOJ’s rate-hike…
Bank of Japan debated growing case for rate hike, September minutes show
One member saw need to hold to avoid surprising markets Another saw timing ripe for hike from Japan…
BOJ chief signals chance of rate hike soon, says wage momentum key
Item 1 of 2 Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference after a BOJ policy…