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,
Bank of Japan Chief Again Signals Chance of Rate Hike Next Week
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.
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 set for best week in over a month on BOJ rate hike bets
The yen was poised 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.
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.
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.
BOJ Chief Ueda Signals Rate Hike Chance Next Week, Yen Jumps
The remarks, which echo those made by BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Tuesday, pushed up the yen as markets continued to price in the chance of a rate hike at the bank's next policy meeting on Jan. 23-24.
BOJ Set to Discuss Whether to Raise Rates Next Week
The deputy governor said the bank will discuss whether to raise the policy rate or not at the meeting, based on the latest outlook on the economy and prices.
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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 ...