Japan, interest rates

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. “The economy is gradually recovering,” BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda told reporters after a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.
Economists expect more interest rate hikes from Bank of Japan this year
Japan’s central bank has hiked interest rates as expected to a 17-year high as it continues on a path to normalise its monetary policy. On Friday (Jan 24), the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised short-term rates by 25 basis points to 0.5 per cent, its highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis.
Bank Of Japan Hikes Interest Rate To 17-year High, Boosts Yen
The Bank of Japan increased interest rates on Friday to their highest in 17 years and signalled more hikes to come, sending the yen higher against the dollar.
Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years
The Bank of Japan has raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point, the highest in 17 years, signalling efforts to normalise monetary policy in response to persistent inflation and increasing wages.
Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates
The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised its inflation forecasts, reinforcing views it will push rates up again.
Japan's Inflation Stays High, Setting Stage for BOJ Rate Hike
Japans inflation remained elevated in December, reinforcing expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike. National core consumer price index (CPI), excluding fresh food, rose 3% year-on-year,
World shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rates
World shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.
Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase
Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank ...
Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target ...
Japan Gains Confidence in Exiting Rock-Bottom Borrowing Costs
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Bank of Japan Must Weigh Trump Trade Threats as It Tightens Policy
Setting rates in Japan will become a delicate balancing act if tariffs materialize.
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Japan's core inflation hits 16-month high, markets brace for BOJ hike
TOKYO: Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0 per cent in December year-on-year to mark the fastest annual pace in 16 months, ...
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Japan hikes rates, solidifying exit from rock-bottom borrowing costs
The move follows an earlier report showing consumer prices, excluding fresh food, rising at a faster pace of 3%, well above ...
Bank of Japan raises interest rate, highest in 17 years
Recent data show Japanese workers are gaining better wages and are generally set to receive solid pay raises in their ...
Japan Inflation Jumps To 3.0% In December
Japan's annual rate of consumer price inflation accelerated to 3.0 percent in December from 2.7 percent the month before, government data showed Friday.