Bank of Japan
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
IMF urges policymakers to ‘think of the unthinkable’
Japan’s real wages grow for first time in 13 months, boosting BOJ hike case
Average nominal wages, or total cash earnings, increased 3 per cent year-on-year to 301,314 yen (S$2,450)
Bank of Japan chief vows to keep raising rates with eye on Iran conflict
He says that the Middle East tensions can hurt the country’s economy through rising energy costs and market moves
Bank of Japan to experiment with blockchain settlement for reserves, Governor Ueda says
Using blockchain technology would allow scope for instant settlement 24 hours a day
Japan extremely vigilant about financial markets, finance minister says
[TOKYO] Japanese authorities are closely monitoring financial markets with heightened vigilance as Middle East tensions fuel volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, adding that ...
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Monday the central bank is expected to gradually shift to a more neutral monetary policy stance by continuing to raise interest rates.
Foreign investors pile into JGBs as yields settle, BOJ hike fears ease
They buy 1.89 trillion yen of Japanese government bonds, snapping a two-week trend of net selling
Japan’s core inflation slows to 2-year low, complicates BOJ rate-hike timing
A separate index seen as a better indicator of underlying inflation also falls, but remains well above central bank’s 2% target
Japan government to submit BOJ nominees next week, list includes reflationists
The choices may affect the central bank’s discussions on the pace and timing of future rate hikes by shifting the composition of the nine-member board
Japan may face upheaval of funds when BOJ hikes rates to 1%, economist says
The markets are pricing in the chance of another hike as soon as March or April
