110 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. BOJ Holds Steady on Japan’s Natural Interest Rate Range
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    BOJ Holds Steady on Japan’s Natural Interest Rate Range

    Bank of Japan maintains natural rate estimate at -0.9% to +0.5%, signaling cautious policy amid rising potential growth indicators.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. BOJ Unveils New Core CPI Gauge Amid Rate Hike Signals
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    BOJ Unveils New Core CPI Gauge Amid Rate Hike Signals

    Bank of Japan introduces a revised core CPI measure excluding institutional factors, showing 2.2% inflation growth. The move signals potential further rate hikes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Dollar Retreats as Trump Delays Iran Strikes, Markets Remain Wary
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    Dollar Retreats as Trump Delays Iran Strikes, Markets Remain Wary

    The U.S. dollar weakened after President Trump postponed planned strikes on Iran, easing immediate war fears but leaving markets uncertain amid volatile oil and currency movements.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Japan's Inflation Falls Below BOJ Target, Complicating Rate Hikes
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    Japan's Inflation Falls Below BOJ Target, Complicating Rate Hikes

    Japan's core inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, below the BOJ's 2% target, as government subsidies mask underlying price pressures.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. BOJ Signals Rate Hike Path Amid Yen Weakness, Inflation Pressures
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    BOJ Signals Rate Hike Path Amid Yen Weakness, Inflation Pressures

    The Bank of Japan eyes policy shift in April, eyeing rate hikes despite growth concerns and political resistance. Inflation metrics and yen volatility shape the debate.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Yen and Euro Rally as Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Oil Shock
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    Yen and Euro Rally as Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Oil Shock

    The yen surged 1% and the euro rose 0.63% as the ECB, BOJ, and BoE held rates steady amid inflation fears from Middle East conflict-driven oil spikes above $110.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. BOJ Holds Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions
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    BOJ Holds Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions

    The Bank of Japan maintains its 0.75% policy rate and moderate recovery outlook despite geopolitical risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Japan Parliament Approves Takaichi’s New Bank of Japan Nominees
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    Japan Parliament Approves Takaichi’s New Bank of Japan Nominees

    Japan's lower house backs PM Takaichi's picks for the central bank board, signaling potential shifts in interest rate policy amid rising inflation concerns.

    2mo ago 1 min read