110 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. US Inflation Surges to 3.3% Driven by Iran Conflict
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    US Inflation Surges to 3.3% Driven by Iran Conflict

    March 2026 US inflation hits 3.3%, primarily fueled by energy price spikes due to the Iran conflict. Market watchers eye Bank of Japan's potential rate move.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Bank of Japan Signals Rate Hike Possible Amid Global Uncertainty
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    Bank of Japan Signals Rate Hike Possible Amid Global Uncertainty

    Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hints at a potential rate hike in June, despite global conflicts, prioritizing economic stability and manageable inflation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Japan's Inflation Edges Up on Energy Costs, Future Rate Hikes Looms
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    Japan's Inflation Edges Up on Energy Costs, Future Rate Hikes Looms

    Japan's core inflation likely rose in March due to energy costs, with analysts predicting further increases driven by oil prices and a weak yen.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. BOJ Governor Ueda Sidesteps April Rate Hike Talk, Shocks Markets
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    BOJ Governor Ueda Sidesteps April Rate Hike Talk, Shocks Markets

    Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda offered no clear signals for an April rate hike, surprising markets and reducing expectations for an immediate policy shift.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Japan Seeks G7 Support on Yen Weakness; Intervention Looms
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    Japan Seeks G7 Support on Yen Weakness; Intervention Looms

    Japan's finance minister updates G7 on FX monitoring amid yen decline, sparking speculation of potential Bank of Japan intervention to stabilize the currency.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Bank of Japan Expected to Hike Rates by June Amid Rising Inflationary Pressures
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    Bank of Japan Expected to Hike Rates by June Amid Rising Inflationary Pressures

    A Reuters poll indicates the Bank of Japan is likely to increase its benchmark interest rate by end-June due to mounting inflation risks, fueled by ongoing global conflicts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Rupiah Tumbles Amid Mideast Turmoil; BOJ Rate Cut Odds Unchanged
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    Rupiah Tumbles Amid Mideast Turmoil; BOJ Rate Cut Odds Unchanged

    Indonesia's rupiah faces pressure from Middle East tensions, while Bank of Japan rate cut probabilities show little movement, indicating market stability despite external risks.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. IMF: Bank of Japan Can Weather Middle East War's Inflationary Shock
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    IMF: Bank of Japan Can Weather Middle East War's Inflationary Shock

    The International Monetary Fund believes the Bank of Japan can navigate inflationary pressures from the Middle East conflict, with limited second-round effects on broader prices.

    last mo. 2 min read