BOJ's Ueda says rate hike timing 'approaching', Nikkei reports
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing of the next interest rate hike was "approaching" as the economy was moving in line with the central bank's forecasts, the Nikkei newspaper reported, leaving open the chance of a December rate increase.
BoJ's Ueda: Wage trends key to possible rate hike
The next rate hike is “nearing in the sense that economic data are on track.” At the time of writing, the USD/JPY pair is trading around 150.26, up 0.42% on the day.
Japanese Yen Surges on Bets for More BOJ Interest-Rate Hikes
The Japanese yen rose to a six-week high against the dollar Friday. While trading was thin because of the Black Friday holiday in the U.S., the moves are still worth watching after volatility in the Asian currency sparked market turmoil earlier this year.
Yen Surge Sparks Speculation on BOJ Rate Hike
The yen surged to a six-week high following unexpected inflation increases in Tokyo, heightening speculation of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike. As the dollar weakens due to holiday-thinned trading and previous gains,
Yen Surges on Rate Hike Expectations; USD/JPY May Test 142-143 Area
The dollar/yen pair tumbled about 1.0% to 149.96 after Japanese data raised expectations of a December rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
Yen strengthens past ¥150 against dollar on BoJ rate rise expectations
The yen briefly strengthened past the level of ¥150 against the US dollar on Friday, as hotter than expected inflation readings fuelled more bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in December.
Japan Firms Rush to Sell Bonds as BOJ December Hike Bets Grow
Japanese corporate borrowers are selling bonds at a faster pace as speculation grows the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates again next month.
Most JGBs Edge Lower Amid Prospects of Further BOJ Rate Hikes
Most JGBs edge lower in the Tokyo morning session, weighed by prospects of further BOJ rate hikes. This morning’s release of Tokyo November CPI suggests that inflation excluding fresh food and energy rose further above the BOJ’s 2% target,
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Bank of Japan Says Inflation Data Key in Deciding Rate Hikes, Nikkei Reports
(Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda revealed in an exclusive interview with Nikkei newspaper that the central ...
BOJ incurs record losses on bond holdings as yields rise
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Tokyo stocks rise as financial issues gain on BOJ rate hike bets
Tokyo stocks ended higher Monday, as financial issues gained on bets the Bank of Japan could hike interest rates soon, while ...
BOJ Will Consider Impact of Weak Yen in Making Price Forecasts, Gov Ueda Says
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