Bank of Japan
Tokyo inflation slowdown unlikely to derail Bank of Japan rate hike
The city CPI is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends
Bank of Japan’s rate hike timing secondary to economy’s readiness: ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe
[TOKYO] Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can withstand tighter monet...
BOJ’s new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target
At 2.8% in April, it is higher than 2.5% in March, the central bank reveals
Japan bond yield surge deepens regional bank stock divide
Lenders with holdings vulnerable to higher yields are being punished by investors for unrealised losses
Bank of Japan chief says he agreed to maintain dialogue with PM, no talk of June rate hike
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday he had agreed to communicate closely with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on monetary policy, but added the two did not discuss the possibility o...
BOJ faces calls to pause bond taper as energy shock jolts yields
SOME Bank of Japan drew some requests to pause its bond taper plan, its survey of investors showed, as recent sharp bond market swings overshadow a review of a quantitative tightening (QT) plan due ne...
Japan’s faster economic growth offers window for BOJ rate hike
Expansion provides scope for higher borrowing costs and policymakers may want to act before Mid-East conflict starts weigh on growth
Japan’s economy grows at solid pace in Q1, but Iran war set to upend momentum
On a quarter-to-quarter basis, the economy grows 0.5%
Japan leads global bond markets lower as inflation fears rise
The nation’s 30-year rate has surged 20 basis points, the highest since the tenor’s debut in 1999
BOJ warns of financial system risks from investment fund activity
Executive director Kazushige Kamiyama says that movements by global hedge funds can worsen market volatility
