BOJ preps markets for near-term hike as weak yen overshadows politics ⊖
The pivot back to a hawkish footing also follows a key meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda last week.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record for second straight day as inflation cools; BOJ rate decision on deck
The Reuters poll of economists expects the BOJ to keep its benchmark policy rate at 0.5%.
Japan core inflation rate dips to lowest since November 2024 as expected
The "core-core" inflation rate, which strips out prices of both fresh food and energy and is closely monitored by the BOJ, was at 3.3%, down from 3.4% in July.
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BOJ's Ueda expects tightening job market to push up wages
BOJ's Ueda expects tightening job market to push up wages
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Ueda spoke as part of a panel including Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.
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The figure — which strips out costs for fresh food — was higher compared to expectations from economists polled by Reuters.
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US Treasury says BOJ should continue to tighten policy
The BOJ should proceed with monetary tightening, to normalize the yen's weakness and rebalance bilateral trade, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday.
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Japan inflation comes in at 3.6%, surpasses BOJ target for three straight years
Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.