Business & Economy: 2024 saw the biggest coordinated global interest rate cut since the financial crisis. However, the current round in 2025 has begun with policymakers manoeuvring through an uncertain economic backdrop.

2025's foggy economic landscape weighs on the monetary outlook

The record-high increase in base salary for regular workers in Japan is proof that the economy is showing signs of improvement. This is fuelling market expectations of a rate hike from the Bank of Japan.

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

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resignation is more likely to cause a hiccup in the Bank of Japan's plan to steadily lift interest rates from near zero. Then there could be some acceptance of pause for a considerable period: not only in the way the leadership race of the ruling party shapes up but also in the way market moves become key in the political debate on the favoured pace of rate hikes, analysts say.

Kishida's exit stirs political uncertainty, casting shadows on BOJ’s delicate rate hike strategy

A senior executive at Nomura Holdings Inc. defended the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates last week despite the turmoil it's causing in global equity markets.

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

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced its decision to maintain ultra-low interest rates on Friday, with the objective of keeping borrowing costs low. According to Reuters, the central bank, in its quarterly outlook report, projected that inflation would hover near its 2 per cent target over the next three years.

BOJ projects inflation near 2 pc amidst yen's fall: Ready for a rate hike

As the Bank of Japan (BOJ) concludes its two-day policy meeting, analysts anticipate the central bank will leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, indicating the prevailing consensus among economists.

BOJ expected to maintain rates amid focus on yen, economic recovery

Governor Kazuo Ueda of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) assured that the central bank would not adjust its policy directly in response to currency fluctuations, while concerns continue to grow over the yen's weakness.

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

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has terminated its 17-year-long policy of negative interest rates, marking a significant shift in the country's monetary strategy. This decision, unveiled after a two-day policy meeting, reflects the BOJ's confidence in Japan's evolving wage-price dynamics and its pursuit of sustainable economic growth.

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

Japan is gearing up for a second consecutive year of significant wage hikes, presenting an opportunity for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to consider stepping back from a decade-long monetary stimulus.

Japan's wage boom paves the way for BOJ exit, boosts inflation battle

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled a comprehensive $113 billion economic package, aimed at controlling the effects of surging inflation. The proposed package encompasses various strategies, including temporary cuts to income and residential taxes, along with subsidies intended to alleviate the burdens of escalating gasoline and utility bills.

Japan announces $113 bn package to counter inflation woes 

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is planning to raise its inflation forecasts in January, Nikkei reported. The forecasts may show price growth close to its 2 per cent target in fiscal 2023 and 2024.

Bank of Japan may raise inflation forecasts: Report

The Bank of Japan in its policy statement on Tuesday shocked markets by expanding its target band for interest rates, causing the yen to rise, bond yields to go up and stock prices to fall.

Japan's central bank shocks markets with yield policy change, yen strengthens  

Asian shares turned lower on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected but signalled a higher bar to further policy easings. Treasury yields rose broadly and the curve flattened as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell took a cautious approach to any further reductions in borrowing costs, while division among central bankers has increased uncertainty over how much further rates might fall.

Asian shares turn lower on guarded Fed, yen rises after BOJ

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said cutting interest rates further into negative territory is among the bank's policy options, according to an interview with the Nikkei newspaper published on Friday.

Bank of Japan's Kuroda says deepening negative rates is among options: Nikkei

Confidence in Japanese manufacturers, which was steady in July, was seen worsening to zero in October, says a Reuters poll

Japan's business mood falls as Brexit clouds economic outlook

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