131 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. 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.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  3. 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. BOJ Holds Rates Amid Middle East Oil Shock
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    BOJ Holds Rates Amid Middle East Oil Shock

    The Bank of Japan maintains steady rates as rising oil prices from the Middle East conflict complicate inflation and growth forecasts, delaying further hikes despite persistent price pressures.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Japan Manufacturing Confidence Surges to Four-Year High Amid Geopolitical Risks
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    Japan Manufacturing Confidence Surges to Four-Year High Amid Geopolitical Risks

    Japanese manufacturers report highest sentiment since 2021 driven by chip demand, though Middle East tensions and China slowdown threaten future growth outlook.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Bitcoin Faces Macro Headwinds as Oil Steals the Spotlight
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    Bitcoin Faces Macro Headwinds as Oil Steals the Spotlight

    Bitcoin rallied to $76K but fell short amid growing geopolitical risks. Oil and commodities surge as traders seek safer havens.

    3mo ago 1 min read