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

BOJ report signaling wage growth adds more rate-hike fuel

Japanese companies seem keen to raise wages again next year, despite many bracing for a tariff hit to profits. Read More

BOJ Signals Rate Hike Bar Is Cleared With Wage Momentum Intact

The Bank of Japan indicated further progress on the wage front, a key consideration that effectively cements the case for a rate hike this week, with a report showing that momentum for pay increases ... Read More

Bank of Japan's Noguchi advocates gradual interest rate hikes

TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan can resume interest rate hikes as risks from U.S. tariffs subside but must do so at a "measured, step-by-step" pace, its board member Asahi Noguchi said, stressing ... Read More

BOJ governor hints at nearing rate increase, cites wage growth as critical factor

This comes as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has made his strongest indication yet that interest rate hikes could come as early as December, depending on the continuation of wage growth momentum ... Read More

Japan’s Auto Union Seeks Higher Wage Gains as BOJ Watches Trends

Japan’s car industry union will seek a slightly more ambitious wage hike goal in the upcoming round of negotiations compared to the previous year, adding momentum to talks as the Bank of Japan tracks ... Read More

Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view

TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is aiming for moderate inflation accompanied by wage rises and economic improvement, signalling that its goal aligns ... Read More

Japan Prime Minister 'Strongly Hopes' BOJ Achieves Wage-Driven Inflation

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she "strongly hopes" the central bank achieves inflation driven by wages rather than primarily through rising food costs, signaling her ... Read More