Japan, rates and central bank

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. “The economy is gradually recovering,” BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda told reporters after a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.
Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years
The Bank of Japan has raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point, the highest in 17 years, signalling efforts to normalise monetary policy in response to persistent inflation and increasing wages.
Economists expect more interest rate hikes from Bank of Japan this year
Japan’s central bank has hiked interest rates as expected to a 17-year high as it continues on a path to normalise its monetary policy. On Friday (Jan 24), the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised short-term rates by 25 basis points to 0.5 per cent, its highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis.
Yen Strengthens After Bank of Japan Raises Rates
The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level since October 2008, and pledged to raise rates further if the economy and inflation continue in line with projections. The bank’s pledge to seek more rate hikes sent Japanese government bond yields higher and boosted the yen.
Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates
The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised its inflation forecasts, reinforcing views it will push rates up again.
Japan's Inflation Stays High, Setting Stage for BOJ Rate Hike
Japans inflation remained elevated in December, reinforcing expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike. National core consumer price index (CPI), excluding fresh food, rose 3% year-on-year,
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a ...
World shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rates
World shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
Japan's central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years, after consumer price rises ...
Japan Gains Confidence in Exiting Rock-Bottom Borrowing Costs
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BOJ raises interest rate to highest level since 2008
Governor Kazuo Ueda and his fellow board members lifted the overnight call rate by a quarter-percentage point to 0.5% at the ...
BOJ raises short-term interest rates to 0.5% in widely expected move
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday in a widely expected move, reflecting its growing optimism that wages will continue rising and keep inflation sustainably around its 2% target.
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Japan's core inflation hits 16-month high, markets brace for BOJ hike
TOKYO: Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0 per cent in December year-on-year to mark the fastest annual pace in 16 months, ...
Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase
Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank ...
Japan Inflation Jumps To 3.0% In December
Japan's annual rate of consumer price inflation accelerated to 3.0 percent in December from 2.7 percent the month before, government data showed Friday.