131 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. Fed Rate Hike May Drive Yen to 165 per Dollar, Warns Ex-BOJ Official
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    Fed Rate Hike May Drive Yen to 165 per Dollar, Warns Ex-BOJ Official

    Former BOJ policymaker Sayuri Shirai forecasts a potential drop of the yen to 165 per dollar amid Fed interest rate hikes.

    14h ago 1 min read
  2. Bank of Japan Eyes Two More Rate Hikes by March Amid Inflation Surge
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    Bank of Japan Eyes Two More Rate Hikes by March Amid Inflation Surge

    Former BOJ official Makoto Sakurai predicts two additional rate increases by March 2027 as inflation and energy costs drive Japan's monetary tightening cycle.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. BOJ May Hike Rates Twice by March Amid Inflation Shift
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    BOJ May Hike Rates Twice by March Amid Inflation Shift

    Former BOJ policymaker Makoto Sakurai predicts two rate hikes by March as the central bank pivots to combat inflation, despite fiscal policy conflicts weakening the yen.

    4d ago 1 min read
  4. Bank of Japan Expected to Hike Rates to 1.25% by Year-End
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    Bank of Japan Expected to Hike Rates to 1.25% by Year-End

    Economists predict the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates to 1.25% by year-end, signaling a continued shift away from decades of negative rates amid rising inflation risks.

    5d ago 1 min read
  5. Japan Hikes Rates to 1% as Yen Defies Hawkish Policy
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    Japan Hikes Rates to 1% as Yen Defies Hawkish Policy

    The Bank of Japan lifted borrowing costs to the highest level since 1995, but persistent yield gaps keep the yen under pressure.

    last wk. 1 min read
  6. Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.0%, a 31-Year High
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    Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.0%, a 31-Year High

    The Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate to 1.0% for the first time since 1995, signaling a historic shift that threatens to unwind global carry trades and rattle crypto markets.

    last wk. 1 min read
  7. Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 1% for First Time in 31 Years
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    Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 1% for First Time in 31 Years

    The Bank of Japan lifted its key interest rate to 1 percent, the highest since 1995, responding to persistent wartime inflation and a weakening yen.

    last wk. 1 min read
  8. Bank of Japan Lifts Rates to 1%, Highest Since 1995
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    Bank of Japan Lifts Rates to 1%, Highest Since 1995

    The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to a 30-year high, signaling a sustained shift away from ultra-loose monetary policy with global market implications.

    last wk. 1 min read