BOJ board signalled intent to keep hiking rates, December meeting minutes show
Bank of Japan board members discussed how to use estimates on the economy's neutral interest rate to determine further hikes in borrowing costs, with one saying the BOJ's policy rate was still far from that level,
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's Policy Board Mulled Impact of Trump Policies at January Meeting
TOKYO--Uncertainty about the impact of President Trump's policies and the U.S. economic outlook was one of the major topics discussed at the Bank of Japan's first meeting of the year, a summary of opinions showed on Monday.
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,
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BOJ’s Clear Guidance on Rate Hike Calms Markets But May Backfire
The relatively smooth reaction contrasts with the market mayhem that followed a far less telegraphed BOJ rate increase at the end of July. Ueda’s move then was blamed by some for triggering the ...
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BOJ raises interest rates to highest in 17 years
TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stably ...