Japan, BOJ

Japan's main opposition leader calls for gradual BOJ rate hikes
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates and continue phasing out its controversial stimulus programme, Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's biggest opposition party, told Reuters on Friday. "It is wrong to focus too much on keeping monetary policy ultra-loose when Japan is experiencing inflation,
Japan's Faster-Than-Expected Economic Growth Builds Case for BOJ Rate Hike -- Update
However, going forward Japan's economy faces headwinds from a slowdown in overseas economies--including sluggishness in China--and from potentially higher trade tariffs under the next U.S. president, Donald Trump, that will likely affect exports from Japan.
Japan’s Faster-Than-Expected Growth Builds Case for Rate Hike
The Japanese economy grew more quickly than initially estimated in the July-September quarter, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates soon and lending further strength to the yen.
Japan revises Q3 GDP higher, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike expectations
Japan's economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank.
Japan's Q3 GDP growth revised higher to 0.3% Q/Q and 1.2% on annualized basis
Japan’s economy grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to September, surpassing the preliminary estimate and market expectations of 0.2%, the final figures revealed. This marked the second consecutive period of quarterly growth,
Japan Ups Its Q3 Scorecard, Stoking Rate-Hike Buzz While Consumers Keep Expectations in Check
Fresh data show Japans third-quarter economy picking up more steam than initially thought, powered by investment and export gains. Yet the lingering weakness in spending leaves a December rate hike uncertain,
Japan revises Q3 GDP higher on capex, exports
Japan's economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported, thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports. Gross domestic product rose an annualised 1.2% in the three months to September,
Japan Stimulus Staved Off Years of Deflation, BOJ Study Says
Japan could have faced deflation for several years starting around 2016 without the Bank of Japan’s massive monetary stimulus ...
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike plan in focus
Japan's wholesale prices increased 3.7% in November from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, accelerating slightly from ...
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BOJ should adjust policy carefully amid wage growth concern: exec
The central bank needs to study various data carefully to see if the signs of growth in both prices and wages it is currently ...
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Bank of Japan (BoJ)
Established under the Bank of Japan Act in 1882, it is a juridical entity and neither a government agency nor a private corporation. The BoJ sets monetary policy in the country. Its mandate is ...
Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar News: Household Spending and Wages in Focus
BoJ rate hike odds rise on strong inflation, but softer wages dampen optimism. US labor market data holds the key to ...
FX markets brace for G10 policy blitz: McGeever
An extraordinary year for investors is poised to end with a monetary policy bang, with almost every G10 central bank ...