EEconomy Read More Japan picks reflationists for BOJ board, echoing Takaichi’s policy view25 February 2026 Bank of Japan While central bank tightens monetary policy, prime minister hopes to keep rates low Toichiro Asada,…
EEconomy Read More Takaichi expecting additional BOJ rate hike — but not in spring — adviser says14 February 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expects the Bank of japan to raise its policy interest rate in the near…
EEconomy Read More Bank of Japan takes policy rate to 0.75%, a 30-year high19 December 2025 The Bank of Japan raised rates on Friday, taking Japan’s borrowing costs to a 30-year high as inflation…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s economy minister says up to BOJ to decide ‘specific monetary policy means’5 December 2025 By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Japan’s economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central…
EEconomy Read More BOJ keeps policy rate at 0.5% as lack of U.S. data makes forecasting difficult30 October 2025 The Bank of Japan kept rates unchanged Thursday, maintaining its wait-and-see approach as a new administration settles in…
EEconomy Read More BOJ warns Japan banks on lending risk for buyout firms as real estate prices soar24 October 2025 Finance Stock market showing signs of overheating, central bank says The Bank of Japan released its twice-yearly Financial System…
EEconomy Read More BOJ chief strikes cautious tone despite some board members urging rate hike – Nikkei Asia19 September 2025 BOJ chief strikes cautious tone despite some board members urging rate hike Nikkei Asia Stocks sell off as Bank…
EEconomy Read More Rate increase in Japan less likely following Ishiba’s resignation11 September 2025 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation could worsen political turmoil in Japan and tie the hands of the Bank…
EEconomy Read More BOJ’s Ueda expects tight labor market to keep upward pressure on wages24 August 2025 Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said he expects a tight labor market to keep upward pressure on…
EEconomy Read More Japanese Yen remains depressed amid BoJ rate-hike uncertainty22 August 2025 The Japanese Yen struggles to lure buyers despite slightly higher-than-expected inflation figures. The uncertainty over the likely timing…