BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and maintain a pledge to keep pushing up borrowing costs if the economy continues to recover,
BOJ Will Debate Whether to Hike Rates Next Week, Governor Ueda Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will debate next week whether to raise interest rates, based on its fresh quarterly growth and inflation forecasts.
Yen Strengthens Amid Expectations of BOJ Rate Hike
The yen is on course for its strongest weekly performance in over a month, fueled by expectations of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Traders anticipatively priced an 80% chance of a hike next week amidst positive economic indicators.
Yen set for best week in over a month on BOJ rate hike bets
The yen was poised on Friday for its strongest weekly performance in over a month as expectations grow that the Bank of Japan will raise rates next week, putting the dollar on the back foot ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
More than 70% of BOJ watchers expect a rate hike next week
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda reinforced his deputy’s message this week that his board will consider a rate hike at the meeting, boosting the yen and expectations for action.
Former BOJ Chief Kuroda Predicts More Rate Hikes
Under incumbent governor Kazuo Ueda, the BOJ ended Kuroda's stimulus measures in March and raised short-term interest rates to 0.25% in July. Ueda has signalled a readiness to raise rates further if Japan continues to progress towards durably reaching 2% inflation.
Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, BOJ eyes rate hike next week
Japan's annual wholesale inflation held steady at 3.8% in December on stubbornly high food costs, data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent price pressures that may prod the central bank to raise interest rates next week.
Dollar steadies ahead of Trump inauguration, yen rises before BOJ meeting
The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday despite the sharp fall in U.S. bond yields after Wednesday’s inflation data as market ...
USD/JPY: Yen Strength Elements Emerged Ahead Of BoJ Meeting Next Week
Persistent USD strength against JPY seen in Q4 '24 is easing. Hawkish speeches from BoJ officials coupled with a softer US ...
Crypto Bulls Brace for Bank of Japan's Rate Hike That Could Derail Momentum
Most investors have their eyes set on President Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, which has the potential to be a key catalyst for bitcoin (BTC) ...
BOJ Is Said to Weigh Raising Inflation Forecast on Rice, Yen
Bank of Japan officials are likely to discuss raising their inflation outlook at a policy meeting later this month, although ...
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BOJ Grows More Confident That Firms Will Keep Raising Wages
More Japanese companies are seeing the need to offer pay increases, the Bank of Japan said, the latest sign that the economy ...
BOJ to raise rates by end-March, most analysts lean toward January hike- Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again at one of the two meetings this quarter to 0.50%, an overwhelming majority ...
BOJ Sees Good Chance of January Hike Barring Trump Surprises
Bank of Japan officials see a good chance of an interest rate hike next week as long as the arrival of Donald Trump at the ...
BOJ Will Raise Rates if Economy, Price Conditions Continue to Improve, Ueda Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary support if improvements in ...