Japan Wholesale Inflation Perks up in Oct, Complicates BOJ Rate Hike Timing
The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price that companies charge each other for goods and services, rose 3.4% in October from a year earlier, Bank of Japan data showed, above market forecasts for a 3.0% gain. It followed a 3.1% increase in September.
BOJ divided on rate hike timing as U.S. election loomed, Oct summary shows
TOKYO (Reuters) -Bank of Japan policymakers were divided on how soon they could raise interest rates with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility after the U.S. presidential election, a summary of opinions at their October meeting showed on ...
BoJ Cautious On Rate Hike Timing, October Summary Shows
The Bank of Japan board members said they need to be cautious on the timing of future rate hike, a summary of opinions showed on
Japan's rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ's rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, data showed on Wednesday, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to raise interest rates.
Ueda Indicates BOJ Still on Track for More Rate Hikes After Hold
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged while sticking to its view that it’s on track to achieve its inflation target, an outlook that points to the possibility of another rate hike in the coming months.
Bank of Japan Divided Over Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Uncertainty
Bank of Japan Debates Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Volatility The Bank of Japan (BOJ) remains split on when to raise interest rates, with some policymakers urging caution due to potential market volatility,
BOJ’s October policy meeting reveals divisions among policymakers on rate hike timing
The summary of opinions from the BOJ’s October policy meeting on Monday revealed divisions among members on the timing of future interest rate hikes, with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility.
Former BOJ Member Weighs in on Political Headwinds Facing Japan Central Bank
Former Bank of Japan policy board member Takahide Kiuchi said the domestic political situation is tilted against more rate ...
BOJ Hints at Caution on Rate Hike With No Clear December Hint
Bank of Japan board members discussed the need for caution on raising its benchmark rate and offered no clear hint of a move ...
Bank of Japan embraces data dependency, summary of opinions shows
In late October, Bank of Japan policymakers expressed a range of opinions on the Japanese economy and monetary policy. The weight of views indicated a desire to keep raising interest rates, but with ...
BOJ hopes to keep 2% inflation target while monitoring climate shock risks
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) hopes to maintain its 2% inflation target even if climate change causes long-term shocks to future ...
Asia markets slip as BOJ holds rates; China factory activity expands for first time since April
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was 0.5% lower after the BOJ decision, closing at 39,081.25 and snapping a three-day winning ...
BoJ Summary of Opinions: Member suggests easing adjustment if outlook is achieved
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) published the Summary of Opinions from its October monetary policy meeting on October 30 and 31, with ...
BOJ summary: Reduced risk of hard landing for US economy
A summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan's October policy meeting shows board members saw decreased risk of a hard landing for the US economy.
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Bank of Japan may be 'cornered' into raising rates if yen depreciates quickly after Trump victory: Mizuho
Shoki Omori, chief Japan desk strategist at Mizuho Securities, says if the yen starts to hit the 158-160 level, the Bank of ...