Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan chief vows to keep raising interest rates
Consumer inflation is still above BOJ’s 2 per cent target
Japan business lobby chiefs urge government to tackle weak yen
Businesses raise concern over expense of procuring raw materials for small and medium-sized enterprises as import costs increase
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes even after December move, summary shows
The central bank has said underlying inflation must durably hit its target to justify further rate hikes
BOJ cuts monthly bond purchase amount by 400 billion yen
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan on Friday (Dec 26) announced a 400 billion yen (S$3.28 billion) reduction in its monthly bond purchases, continuing its gradual retreat from the market it came to dominate ov...
BOJ raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
It offers a slightly more upbeat view on the economy than at its previous meeting in October
BOJ is set to raise benchmark rates to highest level since 1995
Japan’s first female prime minister has refrained from criticising Ueda’s plans to dial back monetary easing as she prioritises the inflation fight
Japan business mood hits four-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike view alive
Companies expect inflation to hit 2.4% one, three and five years ahead, the tankan shows
Rich world’s rate-cut momentum is fading away
Central bankers are stepping back to assess how their progress so far is impacting growth and inflation
BOJ to pledge more rate hikes at next week’s policy meeting: sources
A potential hike to 0.75% will bring the central bank’s policy rate to levels unseen in three decades
Bank of Japan reluctant to intervene on rising yields, sources say
The recent rises are due to investors taking a wait-and-see approach on uncertainty over how far the BOJ can eventually raise rates
