BOJ keeps up rate-hike signal as wages rise
The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation accelerates toward its 2% target as projected, a senior central bank official said on Wednesday. "Underlying inflation is heading toward 2% but still remains below that level now.
BOJ Deputy Signals More Room to Hike Given Negative Real Rates
Japan’s real rates clearly remain in negative territory even with last week’s interest rate hike, and the Bank of Japan will keep raising rates if its economic outlook is realized, according to Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino.
BOJ to discuss raising key rate to around 0.5%
The Bank of Japan is holding a policy meeting from Thursday, with attention on whether it will raise interest rates again for the first time since July.
Tokyo Inflation Continues to Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area picked up slightly in January, government data showed Friday, supporting the Bank of Japan’s plan to pursue more interest-rate increases.
BOJ board discussed at January meeting likelihood of more rate hikes, summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside inflation risks and the damage a weak yen could inflict on the economy, a summary of opinions at their January meeting showed on Monday.
More rate hikes discussed at BOJ meeting after increase to 17-yr high
The need for further interest rate hikes was discussed at the most recent Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting, with a board member pointing to the performance of the domestic economy and price rises as catalysts for higher borrowing costs,
BOJ will keep raising rates if prices move as forecast, central bank official says
The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation accelerates toward its 2% target as projected ...
BOJ’s Rate Likely to Go Higher Than Consensus, Ex-Official Says
The Bank of Japan is likely to keep raising its benchmark rate to a level exceeding the current market consensus, and there’s ...
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BOJ to raise rates again by July, eventually eye hike to 1.5%, says ex-policymaker
BOJ executives probably want to raise short-term rates at least to 1.5% by the end of fiscal 2026, so they have scope to reduce borrowing costs when the economy faces another downturn, Sakurai said.
BOJ must maintain monetary support, says governor Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank must maintain loose monetary policy to ensure underlying ...
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BOJ discussed worries about price upward deviation in January
One member referred to 'a growing possibility that underlying CPI (consumer price index) inflation will rise steadily toward ...
BOJ eyes taking banks to court
To this end, BOJ is working to fast-track its EKYC project or ‘know your customer information’, which will allow customers to ...
BOJ’s Ueda: Underlying inflation is still somewhat below 2%
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday that underlying inflation is still somewhat below 2%. Ueda added that ...
BOJ will keep raising rates if prices move as forecast, c.bank official says
The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation accelerates toward its 2% target as projected ...
BOJ to Slice Almost $500 Billion Off Balance Sheet With QT Move
The Bank of Japan made a significant step toward shrinking its massive balance sheet last week, while market watchers were ...