On a negative note, however, 2024 has been a year of lingering political uncertainty and geopolitical instability. Although ...

S. BoJ tightening expected, may end negative rates. USD/JPY forecasted to drop to 140 by end 2024. Wage trends, Fed policy key... The Japanese Yen came under significant pressure on Monday with ...

The debate highlights how overseas economic risks, particularly those surrounding the new U.S. administration's policies, will be key to how soon the BOJ will hike rates. While the Oct. 30-31 ...

The BOJ held interest rates steady at 0.25% at this month's meeting, a move governor Kazuo Ueda explained as aimed at scrutinising more data on next year's wage momentum and clarity on the ...

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) published the Summary of Opinions from its December monetary policy meeting, with the key findings noted below. BoJ member plans to adjust easing measures if the outlook is ...

TOKYO — Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers agreed in October to keep raising interest rates if the economy moves in line with their forecast, but some stressed the need for caution on uncertainty over ...

The BoJ Core CPI index, which is closely watched by the central bank, rose to 1.7% y/y in November, up from 1.5% in October and above the market estimate or 1.5%. The Japanese yen is showing ...

BoJ may raise rates to 1.0% by 2025; inflation climbs amid wage growth, but economic risks limit hawkish moves. AUD/USD under pressure; RBA minutes fuel rate cut optimism despite inflation ...

Consumption has shown signs of improvement as intensifying labour shortages push up wages, Ueda said, stressing progress Japan has made in durably achieving the BOJ's price target after years of ...