45 stories tagged #Kazuo Ueda

  1. BOJ Chief Warns on Yen Weakness as Currency Hits 160 Against Dollar
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    BOJ Chief Warns on Yen Weakness as Currency Hits 160 Against Dollar

    Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signals potential rate hikes amid yen's slide past 160 versus dollar and rising import costs.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Signals FX Scrutiny Amid Yen Weakness
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    Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Signals FX Scrutiny Amid Yen Weakness

    BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda confirms the central bank will monitor currency volatility impacting growth and inflation forecasts.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. BOJ Updates Natural Rate Estimate Amid Hike Speculation
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    BOJ Updates Natural Rate Estimate Amid Hike Speculation

    The Bank of Japan releases revised natural interest rate estimates between -0.9% and +0.5%, signaling potential for further rate hikes as inflation remains near target.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  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