Japan economy
BOJ holds rates steady, warns of Iran war impact on inflation
Two hawkish board members dissent to the central bank’s projection on how soon inflation may durably hit its target
Top Japan firms offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead
[TOKYO] Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, offered big pay hikes in annual wage talks on Wednesday, reflecting strong pay momentum for a fourth consecutive year, although uncertainty from the...
Bank of Japan likely to stand pat as Iran war muddles outlook, sustain rate-hike bias
The central bank is set to maintain short-term interest rates of 0.75 per cent
Japan’s wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound
Swings in oil and other commodities will push up domestic inflation
Japan upgrades Q4 GDP on robust capex, Iran war clouds outlook
Domestic demand contributes 0.3 of a percentage point to fourth-quarter GDP, revised up from zero
Japan’s services activity hits nearly two-year high: PMI
The broader picture for Japan’s economy was also positive
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.
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February: PMI
New export business expanded at the fastest rate since June 2021
Tokyo CPI cools below Bank of Japan’s target for first time since 2024
The central bank has already said that inflation is likely to ease below its 2% target in the first half of this year
Japan’s services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure
The Bank of Japan has signalled its readiness to keep hiking borrowing costs if prices continue to rise
