110 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. Japan's Inflation Surge Dampens Bank of Japan Rate Cut Hopes
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    Japan's Inflation Surge Dampens Bank of Japan Rate Cut Hopes

    March inflation in Japan rose above estimates, reducing the likelihood of a Bank of Japan rate cut and signaling potential policy shifts amidst global oil price pressures.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Japan's Inflation Dips Below BoJ Target Amidst Fuel Subsidies
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    Japan's Inflation Dips Below BoJ Target Amidst Fuel Subsidies

    Japan's core inflation fell below the Bank of Japan's 2% target in March, primarily due to government fuel subsidies mitigating energy price shocks.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Japan Finance Minister Bolsters JGB Market Stability Amid Record Yields
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    Japan Finance Minister Bolsters JGB Market Stability Amid Record Yields

    Japan's Finance Minister is coordinating with key financial players to stabilize the government bond market as yields hit historic highs.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Bank of Japan Flags Uneven Oil Impact, Limited Middle East Bank Exposure
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    Bank of Japan Flags Uneven Oil Impact, Limited Middle East Bank Exposure

    The Bank of Japan warns of disparate impacts from rising oil prices across industries and notes restricted lending to the Middle East by major financial institutions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Oil Shock, Inflation Fears
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    Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Oil Shock, Inflation Fears

    The Bank of Japan is poised to maintain its 0.75% interest rate despite rising oil prices and inflation concerns driven by geopolitical tensions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Bank of Japan Warns Hedge Funds Threaten Bond Market Stability
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    Bank of Japan Warns Hedge Funds Threaten Bond Market Stability

    The Bank of Japan cautions against hedge fund risks to its bond market, highlighting potential volatility due to thin liquidity and unpriced rate cuts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady; Market Eyes June Hike
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    Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady; Market Eyes June Hike

    The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its current interest rate, with markets heavily favoring a hike in June. Analysts watch for economic data and geopolitical shifts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Bank of Japan Warns Mideast Tensions Pose Financial Risks
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    Bank of Japan Warns Mideast Tensions Pose Financial Risks

    The Bank of Japan flags potential impacts of prolonged Middle East tensions on Japan's financial system, including elevated energy costs and increased corporate defaults.

    last mo. 1 min read