BOJ debated rate-hike timing, some called for near-term move, Dec summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an imminent rate hike with one predicting a move "in the near future," a summary of opinions at the bank's December meeting showed,
BOJ's Dec summary raises expectations of rate hike soon; keeps policy rate steady at 0.25%
The BOJ decided to keep the policy rate steady at 0.25%, citing the need for more wage growth data and clarity on the incoming U.S. administration's economic policies. Some members expressed concerns about uncertainties in Japan's tax and fiscal policies ...
Some BOJ policymakers called for rate hike soon, December summary shows
The BOJ held interest rates steady at 0.25% at this month's meeting, a move Gov. Kazuo Ueda explained was made on the need to scrutinize more data on next year's wage momentum and clarity on the incoming U.S. administration's economic policies.
BOJ summary: Multiple policymakers said Japan was in rate hike phase
Policymakers at Japan's central bank decided to maintain interest rates at a meeting last week. But a summary of opinions released Friday shows some expressed positive views about an additional rate hike.
BOJ produces estimates on how future rate hikes affect earnings
The estimates, disclosed on Thursday in a research paper, underscore the BOJ's resolve to keep pushing up short-term interest rates - now at 0.25% - to levels deemed neutral to the economy in ...
Bank of Japan Inching Toward Rate Hike, Summary of Opinions Suggests
A summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s December meeting suggests that the next interest-rate hike is approaching.
BOJ board divided on how soon to hike rates, December summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers were divided between those who preferred to spend more time scrutinising data, and those who saw conditions falling into place to raise interest rates, a summary of opinions at the bank's December meeting showed.
Some BOJ members positive about early rate hikes at Dec. meeting
Some Bank of Japan policymakers sounded positive about further interest rate hikes in the near future, although the central bank decided to keep rates on hold last week, a summary of opinions at a December policy meeting showed Friday.
BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, Oct minutes show
Bank of Japan policymakers agreed in October to keep raising interest rates if the economy moves in line with their forecast, ...
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BOJ: Large-scale monetary easing not as effective as expected
The central bank decided to conduct the review in April 2023 during the first Monetary Policy Meeting under BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda. After the collapse of asset-inflated “bubble” economy in ...
BoJ’s summary of minutes reveals calls for faster pace of tightening
The BoJ’s decision in December to keep rates at the current level of 0.25 per cent had been voted against by one member. Yet the summary hinted that doubts about the very slow pace of rate rises could ...
BOJ says unconventional policies cannot replace traditional rate policy
The Bank of Japan said unconventional monetary easing, such as its ultra-easy policy of the past decade, carries potential ...
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BoJ Summary of Opinions: Member suggests scrutinizing data before adjusting monetary support
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) published the Summary of Opinions from its December monetary policy meeting, with the key findings noted below. BoJ member plans to adjust easing measures if the outlook is ...
USD/JPY Calm As BoJ Core CPI Rises
The Japanese yen is showing limited movement on Tuesday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 157.33, up 0.11 ...
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Japan’s Inflation Accelerates on Energy as BOJ Seeks More Data
Japan’s key inflation gauge strengthened on the waning impact of government energy subsidies as the central bank continues to ...
Yen hovers near 5-month low as BOJ's cautious stance weighs
The yen hovered near a five-month low against the dollar on Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish messaging contrasted ...