IMF expects more Bank of Japan interest rate hikes in 2025 and 2026
The Bank of Japan is expected to hike interest rates twice in 2025 and twice more in 2026, International Monetary Fund chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said on Friday. In its latest World Economic Outlook,
Yen Strengthens Amid Expectations of BOJ Rate Hike
The yen is on course for its strongest weekly performance in over a month, fueled by expectations of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Traders anticipatively priced an 80% chance of a hike next week amidst positive economic indicators.
Former BOJ Chief Kuroda Predicts More Rate Hikes
Under incumbent governor Kazuo Ueda, the BOJ ended Kuroda's stimulus measures in March and raised short-term interest rates to 0.25% in July. Ueda has signalled a readiness to raise rates further if Japan continues to progress towards durably reaching 2% inflation.
Bank of Japan Chief Again Signals Chance of Rate Hike Next Week
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.
BOJ will debate whether to hike rates next week, governor Ueda says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will debate next week whether to raise interest rates, based on its fresh quarterly growth and inflation forecasts. In remarks made at a meeting with regional bank executives,
BOJ mulls raising policy rate at next week's meeting: sources
The Bank of Japan is considering raising its key rate at a two-day policy meeting next week, provided U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural speech does not cause financial market turmoil, sources familiar with the matter said Friday.
BOJ deputy governor hints rate hike
T he Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor, Ryozo Himino, has hinted at a potential interest rate hike during the upcoming policy meeting on January 23-24. In an interview last Friday
BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald ...
Will The BoJ Save The Yen And Sink GBP/JPY?
Weak UK retail sales and GDP data has put pressure on the British pound. Rumors suggest the Bank of Japan may hike rates next ...
BOJ Set to Discuss Whether to Raise Rates Next Week
The deputy governor said the bank will discuss whether to raise the policy rate or not at the meeting, based on the latest ...
BOJ to raise rates by end-March, most analysts lean toward January hike - Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again at one of the two meetings this quarter to 0.50%, an overwhelming majority ...
USD/JPY: Yen Strength Elements Emerged Ahead Of BoJ Meeting Next Week
Persistent USD strength against JPY seen in Q4 '24 is easing. Hawkish speeches from BoJ officials coupled with a softer US ...
Inauguration Day, Davos, Bank of Japan, Netflix Earnings: What to Watch Next Week
Here are some key corporate earnings, economic data releases, and other events to watch for next week: Monday, Jan. 20 Inauguration Day: A swearing-in ceremony for [President-elect Donald Trump]( ...
Yen set for best week in over a month on BOJ rate hike bets
The yen was poised for its strongest weekly performance in over a month as expectations grow that the Bank of Japan will ...
BOJ’s Ueda Sends Fresh Reminder to Bankers on Raising Rates
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda sent a fresh reminder to bankers that he’s going to raise the benchmark rate if the economy ...