BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a broad stocks rally worldwide calms policymakers' fears U.S.
Japan December Inflation Backs Case for Central Bank Rate Increase
Japan’s consumer price growth picked up in December, adding to evidence of steady inflation just hours before the central bank announces its rate decision.
Japan Swings to Monthly Trade Surplus, But Trump Tariffs Darken Outlook
Exports increased more than expected in December thanks to demand for chip-making machines and electronic parts.
Japan's finance minister warns against speculative yen selling
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato issued a fresh warning against speculative yen selling on Tuesday, as the Japanese currency approached the key 160 per dollar level that prompted yen-buying ...
Nearly 86% of Japan households see prices rising a year from now, survey shows
About 85.7% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly central bank survey in December showed ...
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Japanese Yen holds ground as Tokyo CPI data support likelihood of BoJ rate hike in January
The Tokyo Consumer Price Index increased to 3.0% YoY in December, up from 2.6% in November. The US Dollar edges higher amid rising odds of fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Japanese Yen ...