Bank of Japan

Household holdings of government bonds account for less than 1% of their financial assets

Many members shared the view that inflation will remain elevated

It maintains its policy rate at 1.25% in a widely expected move

The rise is the biggest year-on-year since October 2023

Rising property and stock prices warrant careful attention, given still-low interest rates, it adds

A combination of cheap funding and low currency volatility is burnishing the Singapore dollar’s appeal for investors

The umbrella group sets wage targets that serve as guidance for its member unions

The owner of the property has struggled to find interested buyers for several months with an asking price of 120 billion yen

The country’s changing capital flows could expose vulnerabilities in global markets