Economy News Boj S Noguchi Says Wage Growth Momentum Is Biggest Focus For Japan Economy

BOJ may slightly revise up this year's growth forecast, sources say

The Bank of Japan may next week slightly revise up this year's growth forecast and maintain its view that the economy is on course for a moderate recovery, despite headwinds from U.S. tariffs, said ... Read More

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark rate at 0.5%

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) appears ready to edge closer to another rate hike, with growing divisions among board members fueling speculation that a move could come as soon as October. The BOJ, at its ... Read More

BOJ to raise rates if economy aligns with forecasts, deputy governor says

The Bank of Japan will continue raising interest rates if economic and price developments move in line with its forecasts, BOJ Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said, reaffirming the bank's stance of ... Read More

Takaichi Could Tolerate Another BOJ Rate Hike by January, Economic Adviser Says

TOKYO (Reuters) -Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's new prime minister, will likely tolerate another 25-basis-point interest rate hike by January next year if the economy is in firm shape, ... Read More

Japan's wage outlook key to BOJ rate-hike timing, ex-central bank economist says

Japan's wage outlook will be key to how soon the central bank resumes interest rate hikes, its former top economist Seisaku Kameda told Reuters on Monday, predicting the next increase to come either ... Read More

Japan's Wage Outlook Key to BOJ Rate-Hike Timing, Ex-Central Bank Economist Says

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's wage outlook will be key to how soon the central bank resumes interest rate hikes, its former top economist Seisaku Kameda told Reuters on Monday, predicting the next increase ... Read More