Softer spending could dampen demand-driven inflation, easing pressure on the BoJ to raise interest rates. Conversely, an unexpected jump in sentiment could indicate stronger spending, potentially ...

The assessment, to be included in its quarterly outlook report due on May 1, will underscore the BOJ's desire to keep alive market expectations of further interest rate hikes - even though the ...

The data comes ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy meeting next week, when the central bank is set to keep interest rates steady at 0.5 per cent and cut its growth estimates as US ...

'The Amen Corner' to bring laughter to Mother's Day weekend in Sumter Mother's Day is around the corner, and there's no better gift than the gift of laughter - and two locals have enough of it to ...

Continuing its mission of activating the jam community for social good, The Mimi Fishman Foundation has launched a new auction of tickets for Phish’s Summer Tour. In partnership with The ...

A tariff-fueled inflation debate puts central banks and currencies under the microscope as pressure builds on the BoJ. A stronger Yen? Rising tariffs are unsettling central banks and reshaping the ...

Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting price pressures against risks to the ...

Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. The figure was lower than the 3.7% seen ...

The so called "core-core" inflation rate, which strips out prices of both fresh food and energy and is closely monitored by the BOJ, climbed to 2.9% from 2.6% in the month before. Get top local ...

U.S. trade policy is one of the biggest risks to Japan’s economic outlook, Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa warned as she flagged continued uncertainty over tariffs. “Since the extent ...

Speaking in parliament, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said Trump’s tariffs could affect Japan’s economy through various channels such as trade activity and financial market volatility. When the BOJ ...

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the Japanese central bank, which sets monetary policy in the country. Its mandate is to issue banknotes and carry out currency and monetary control to ensure price ...