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BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll published on Thursday.
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to 1%.
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.
BOJ could raise interest rates in March, says ex-policymaker Shirai
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in March if U.S. President Donald Trump pushes through on his tariff threats and adds to already mounting domestic inflationary pressures, former central bank board member Sayuri Shirai said on Friday.
Japan’s inflation hits 2-year high of 4% in January—will the BOJ raise rates?
Japan’s inflation surged in January, with consumer prices rising 4% year over year—the highest level since early 2023. This has intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to tighten its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Japan’s Inflation Hits 19-Month High, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Prospects
Japans core consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.2% year-over-year in January, reaching a 19-month high, exceeding the market forecast of 3.1% and Decembers 3.0% gain. The surge reinforces expectations that the Bank of
BOJ holds interest rates steady
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BOJ’s Ueda Vows to Respond to Abnormal Bond Yield Rise
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BOJ ready to increase bond buying if yields jump, says governor Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank stands ready to increase government bond buying if ...
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rallies amid retreating JGB yields after BOJ Ueda’s comments
USD/JPY rebounds swiftly from a multi-month low in reaction to BoJ Governor Ueda's remarks.
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Yen advances past ¥150 per dollar as BOJ rate-hike bets ramp up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid ...
Food inflation becoming harder for BoJ to ignore
Food inflation in Japan is a hot topic for households managing monthly budgets – and increasingly for the central bank as ...
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BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3 - Reuters poll
The survey also showed analysts' median prediction for the rate of pay increases in wage talks this year is 5%, close to last year's 33-year-high, an encouraging sign for the BOJ to continue ...