Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata urges a cautious return to rate hikes, highlighting Japan shift toward sustained, home grown inflation amid global trade uncertainties.

BOJ board member signals rate hikes after pause to assess US tariffs

The Bank of Japan faces scrutiny ahead of its policy meeting, with potential interest rate hikes anticipated if inflation risks intensify. Economic complexities challenge efforts to manage inflation while supporting recovery.

Japan’s core inflation slows in Tokyo but stays above BOJ’s 2% target

The recent turmoil in the bond market has prompted caution from the Bank of Japan (BOJ), especially following a weak auction of 20-year bonds, leading to soaring yields. 

BOJ keeps rates steady, slows bond taper,  what it means for Japan’s economy?

Business & Economy: The Bank of Japan core CPI rose 3.5% in April 2025, the fastest increase since January 2023, primarily due to a 986.6% surge in rice prices.

BOJ raises red flag on food inflation as Japan’s core CPI hits 3.5 per cent

Japan base pay gains by record, keeps door open for BOJ hike

Japan's sluggish consumer spending growth adds challenges to BOJ's rate hike plan

Japan’s real wages rise for second month in July on strong bonuses

Tokyo core inflation rises, strengthening the case for BOJ rate hikes

Carry trade unwind: Strategists warn it may not be over yet

BOJ's rate hike spurs market mayhem as Nomura takes historic tumble

BOJ's Ueda charts bold course towards economic normalisation

A move to fight counterfeiting: Japan issues new banknotes with 3D hologram technology

US adds Japan to currency 'monitoring list'; stops short of labelling it 'currency manipulator'

Japan's 10-year bond yield surges amid BOJ rate speculation

Yen plummets to 34-year low below 160 against dollar: Report

Japanese household inflation expectations surge. Here is what it means for the economy

BOJ governor affirms monetary policy while concerns loom over a weak yen

Japan ends 17-year stint of negative interest rates as BOJ initiates historic rate hike

The Yen's three years of sharp drops are expected to come to an end in 2024 as the monetary policy gap starts to narrow. According to a bloomberg survey, analysts expect the yen to appreciate as the Bank of Japan is expected to end its decades-long negative interest rate regime.

Prolonged slump in the Yen expected to end next year

Yen to rally as Bank of Japan moves away from easy policy

Tokyo's Inflation Slows: BOJ faces decisive policy crossroads amid economic shifts

Cost pressures ease as Japan's wholesale inflation takes a dive

Japanese consumer inflation surpasses expectations, fuelling speculation on BOJ's next move

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