Japan election could further hamper BOJ's drive to raise rates

Japan's central bank may face political pressure to keep interest rates low for longer than it wants, as opposition parties favouring tax cuts and loose monetary policy are expected to gain influence ... Read More

Japan's Core Inflation Accelerates, Complicating BOJ's Rate Path

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting price pressures ... Read More

Japan’s Core Inflation Picks Up in May, Complicating BOJ’s Policy ...

Persistent price growth is complicating the central bank’s policy stance, as tariff-related uncertainty makes it harder to determine the right timing for raising rates to curb inflation. Read More

Japan’s Faster-Than-Expected Growth Builds Case for Rate Hike

The Japanese economy grew more quickly than initially estimated in the July-September quarter, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates soon and lending further ... Read More

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

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 ... Read More

Japan’s Household Spending Falls, Weighing on BOJ Rate Hike Path

Japan’s households cut consumption for a fourth month as inflation continues to weigh on their purchasing power, showing an economic fragility that’s likely to keep the Bank of Japan cautious ... Read More

Japan Inflation Backs Case for BOJ Rate Hike — Update

TOKYO--Japan's consumer price growth picked up in December, adding to evidence of steady inflation just hours before the central bank announces its rate decision. Overall consumer prices rose 3.6% ... Read More

Japanese Inflation Accelerates, Complicating BoJ's Rate Decision Amid ...

Japan’s consumer inflation edged down but core inflation accelerated in March. Yet, economic uncertainty will limit the Bank of Japan’s ability to continue hiking rates in the near term. Read More

Japan’s Core Inflation Picks Up in May, Complicating BOJ’s ... - MSN

Persistent price rises further complicate the Bank of Japan’s policy steering amid tariff-related uncertainty. Read More