Economy News Japan S Economy Skids, Complicating Boj S Rate Hike Plans

Bank of Japan Weighs Timing of Next Interest Rate Hike Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) board members engaged in a detailed debate during their September meeting over whether to pause or continue raising interest rates, according to minutes released on Wednesday. Read More

Japan’s Ruling Bloc Partner Warns Against Mixed-Message BOJ Hike

A Bank of Japan move to raise interest rates at a time when the government is calling on companies to invest more would likely send a mixed message on policy, according to the leader of Japan’s ruling ... Read More

Bank of Japan debated growing case for rate hike, September minutes show

A growing number of policymakers at the Bank of Japan believed that conditions were falling into place for interest rates to rise, with two members advocating an immediate increase, minutes of the ... Read More

Japan Economy Shows Some Strength as Markets Weigh BOJ Hike

The Japanese economy is showing some signs of improvement, a slew of data indicated Friday, amid heightened speculation over the timing of the Bank of Japan’s next interest-rate hike. Read More

U.S. Treasury Urges Japan to Allow BOJ Rate Hike as Yen Weakens

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the Japanese government to grant the Bank of Japan (BOJ) greater freedom to raise interest rates, signaling growing U.S. concern over Japans prolonged ... Read More

Investors react to BOJ's decision to hold rates

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday but repeated its pledge to continue increasing borrowing costs if the economy moves in line with its projections, prodding investors to bet on ... Read More

BOJ should be wary of more rate hikes, adviser to Japan's likely next PM says

TOKYO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan should be cautious about raising interest rates again as the economy is still fragile, said Etsuro Honda, a close economic adviser to Sanae Takaichi, who is ... Read More

Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates in September, Stays Above BOJ Target

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.9% year-on-year in September, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive expectations of a near-term ... Read More

Japan's new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth

Japan's new economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday a weak yen has benefits to the economy and its demerits could be addressed by swiftly compiling a package of steps to ease ... Read More

BOJ’s Most Hawkish Member Calls for Rate Hike Amid Price Risks

Bank of Japan Board Member Naoki Tamura called for raising interest rates as he sees increasing upside inflation risks, a view that’s consistent with his stance last month when he dissented from ... Read More

IMF Revises Japan's Economic Forecast Higher, Sees Gradual BOJ Rate Hikes

(Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised higher on Tuesday its 2025 economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the nation's central bank to gradually raise interest rates over ... Read More