Bank of Japan, raise rates

Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to highest in 17 years
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a move that would lift short-term borrowing costs to levels unseen since the 2008 global financial crisis.
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.
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates on Friday with inflation and wages ‘on path’
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates at its January 24 meeting following recent supportive comments from BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda and deputy Ryozo Himino. Good wage and inflation data underpin normalisation efforts.
Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows
Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ leadership as driving their expectations.
Japan Central Bank Rate Hike Odds Could Turn on Trump Address
The Bank of Japan looks set to raise interest rates this week unless Trump’s inauguration address as U.S. president on Monday rattles financial markets, say people familiar with the central bank’s thinking.
Bank of Japan looks to raise rates in shadow of Donald Trump’s inauguration
The Bank of Japan is on course to raise interest rates on Friday, according to economists, as long as Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration speech does not trigger market turmoil. A rate increase by Japan ’s central bank — from the current 0.
Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike as Trump Era Begins
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its short-term interest rate to 0.5% this Friday, barring significant market disruptions as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This move would mark the first
Tokyo Apartment Prices Drop From Record in 2024 as Market Calms
Tokyo new condo prices fell last year, moderating to a more sustainable growth trend after a big jump in 2023.
Japan bank executives take pay cuts after employee is accused of stealing from safe deposit boxes
Executives at a leading Japanese bank have apologized and taken pay cuts after police arrested an employee who allegedly ...
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Tokyo stocks surge on firm chip shares led by SoftBank Group
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Wednesday, driven by gains in semiconductor-related shares following news that SoftBank ...
Japan govt to submit BOJ board nominee to parliament on Jan 28, sources say
Japan's government is likely to submit a nominee on Jan. 28 to fill a seat on the central bank's board that opens up in March ...
Tokyo Market Rout — Oops, the BOJ Did It Again
Japan’s central bank isn’t responsible for the bloodbath. But it’s reliving a terrible habit of hiking rates at the worst ...
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Tokyo stocks sharply higher in morning as SoftBank Group soars
Tokyo stocks were sharply higher Wednesday morning, led by rises in SoftBank Group following news it would be part of a ...
Japan November machinery orders beat forecast on strong factory investment
Japan's core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts' forecast, government data ...
MUFG Bank head vows review of safe deposit services after thefts
The head of Japan's MUFG Bank has promised to review the financial institution's safe deposit box operations following a ...