Dollar steady as traders consider tariffs and yen surges on BOJ bets
The dollar eased against a range of currencies on Thursday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff ...
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to ...
BOJ chief Ueda meets PM Ishiba, eyes attending next week's G20
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday he met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a regular exchange of views on ...
BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3 - Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according ...
Investors Target Japan Bank Shares in Bet on Rising BOJ Rates
Shares of one of the biggest banking groups, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), have hit successive record highs this ...
BOJ’s Ueda Holds Regular Meeting With Ishiba to Discuss Economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he held a regular meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to exchange views on the ...
Yen Climbs to Strongest This Year Versus Dollar on BOJ Hike Bets
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, beating all major currencies’ performance on Thursday amid ...
BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according ...
Fed Minutes Should Give More Clues About Rate Cut Timing
As such, the central bank has kept its key short-term interest rate at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% since December. The FOMC lowered rates by a half of a percentage point in September-its first cut ...
Bank of Japan's New Board Member Could Help Smooth Policy Normalization
TOKYO--University professor Junko Koeda is set to become the newest member of the Bank of Japan's policy board, a move that could further the central bank's push toward policy normalization.
BOJ’s Takata Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes, Sees Upside Risks to Prices
The Bank of Japan needs to keep adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in stages, policy board member Hajime Takata ...
BOJ May Raise Rates Twice More This Year, Underpin Yen, Says Ex-FX Diplomat Watanabe
Last year, the BOJ exited a massive, decade-long stimulus programme in March and hiked short-term rates to 0.25% in July. It ...