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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 may raise rates twice more this year, underpin yen, says ex-FX diplomat Watanabe
The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates twice more this year if inflation stays around current levels, which would help prevent the yen from testing fresh lows, Japan's former top currency diplomat Hiroshi Watanabe said on Tuesday.
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 isn't fretting much about rising bond yields - for now
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Investors in Japan's government bond market are getting a glimpse of life without heavy ...
BOJ holds interest rates steady
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced on Thursday it would maintain its benchmark interest rate at 6 per cent, striking a cautious ...
BOJ’s Ueda Vows to Respond to Abnormal Bond Yield Rise
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda promised to respond to abnormal rises in bond yields, as expectations for monetary tightening ...
Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: BoJ Rate Hike Bets, Inflation, and the Fed in Focus
USD/JPY Falls as BoJ Tightening Looms – Hawkish BoJ signals and strong Japan data push Yen higher. US consumer confidence and PCE inflation could drive Fed outlook.
BOJ Nearing End of Bank Stock Sales Shifts Focus to ETF Assets
The Bank of Japan is on course to finish offloading millions of dollars of stocks that it bought from beleaguered banks ...
Yen soars as BOJ hike bets rise; U.S. dollar stumbles on ‘tariff fatigue’
The U.S. dollar dropped against major currencies on Thursday, as investors took a step back and assessed President Donald ...
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BOJ’s Hawkish Stance Seen Boosting Demand for US Corporate Bonds
“As a result, more BoJ hikes would further bring down the hedging cost.” Hedging costs for Japanese investors having largely fallen since October, with the Federal Reserve having lowered its ...
Ex-BOJ Deputy Nakaso Sees BOJ Hiking to 1% and Perhaps Beyond
The Bank of Japan is set to continue raising its benchmark interest rate toward 1% for now and will likely look for further ...
BOJ chief signals readiness to increase bond buying if yield jumps
The Bank of Japan stands ready to ramp up government bond buying if long-term interest rates rise sharply, Governor Kazuo ...