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

What to know about the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike

The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to a 30-year high on Friday in a widely anticipated move that could rattle world markets. The two-day BOJ policy meeting wrapped up with the 0.25% hike in ... Read More

Japan's Economic Shift: BOJ's Historic Rate Hike

The Bank of Japan has increased its key policy rate to a 30-year high, reaching 0.75%, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. The decision, driven by inflation and improved economic sentiment ... Read More

Rate Hikes Wouldn’t Put Brakes on Japan’s Economy, BOJ’s Ueda Says

The Bank of Japan will thoroughly discuss the possibility of an interest-rate increase at its coming meeting, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, stoking hopes for a resumption of monetary tightening this year. Read More

Bank of Japan set for landmark rate hike in 30 years; markets to focus on BoJ’s comments

Japan’s central bank meets amid expectations of its highest rate hike in 30 years, with markets focused on yen moves, growth risks and policy signals. Read More

Bank of Japan raises rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to levels unseen in 30 years, taking another landmark step in ending decades of huge monetary support and near-zero borrowing costs. Read More

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economy grew 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, a slower pace than initially reported, complicating the central bank's case for a near-term interest rate hike as tepid domestic ... Read More

Japan's economy minister says up to BOJ to decide 'specific monetary policy means'

Japan's economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central bank to closely communicate with the government in setting monetary policy on Friday, but did not voice opposition to a ... Read More

Core Inflation in Japan's Capital Brings BOJ Closer to a Rate Hike

TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed well above the central bank's 2% target in November as firms continued to pass on rising costs mainly for food, data showed on Friday ... Read More

Rate hike bets in Japan mount as BOJ's Ueda sends strongest signal yet

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has given the strongest signal yet that the central bank may resume interest rate hikes later this month, pushing the yen and bond yields higher on Monday. Ueda said ... Read More

Rate Hikes Wouldn't Put Brakes on Japan's Economy, BOJ's Ueda Says — Update

NAGOYA, Japan--The Bank of Japan will thoroughly discuss the possibility of an interest-rate increase at its upcoming meeting, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, stoking hopes that it will resume monetary ... Read More