BOJ divided on rate hike timing

Japan Wholesale Inflation Perks up in Oct, Complicates BOJ Rate Hike Timing
The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price that companies charge each other for goods and services, rose 3.4% in October from a year earlier, Bank of Japan data showed, above market forecasts for a 3.0% gain. It followed a 3.1% increase in September.
Bank of Japan Divided Over Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Uncertainty
Bank of Japan Debates Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Volatility The Bank of Japan (BOJ) remains split on when to raise interest rates, with some policymakers urging caution due to potential market volatility,
Ueda Indicates BOJ Still on Track for More Rate Hikes After Hold
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged while sticking to its view that it’s on track to achieve its inflation target, an outlook that points to the possibility of another rate hike in the coming months.
Japan's rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ's rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, data showed on Wednesday, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to raise interest rates.
Bank of Yokohama weighs Japan bond comeback with more rate hikes to come
"When yields rise, Japanese government bonds will definitely become the mainstay of our portfolio,” said Tomoki Arai, head of markets at Bank of Yokohama. "We would like to make an entry with the 10-year yield at around 1.1%.”
BoJ Cautious On Rate Hike Timing, October Summary Shows
The Bank of Japan board members said they need to be cautious on the timing of future rate hike, a summary of opinions showed on
BOJ divided on rate hike timing as U.S. election loomed, Oct summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers were divided on how soon they could raise interest rates with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility, a summary of opinions at the October policy meeting showed on Monday.
BOJ’s October policy meeting reveals divisions among policymakers on rate hike timing
The summary of opinions from the BOJ’s October policy meeting on Monday revealed divisions among members on the timing of future interest rate hikes, with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility.
Former BOJ Member Weighs in on Political Headwinds Facing Japan Central Bank
Former Bank of Japan policy board member Takahide Kiuchi said the domestic political situation is tilted against more rate ...
Japanese Yen and Aussie Dollar News: USD/JPY Eyes 152.5 if Japan’s Tool Orders Surge
Machine tool data may impact USD/JPY as BoJ eyes Yen depreciation effects on firms. Higher orders could spur USD/JPY shifts ...
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Bank of Japan keeps interest rate steady amid uncertainties
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, matching market estimates, and maintained at the highest level since 2008. The decision came amid political uncertainty following ...
BOJ Signals Little Consensus on Releasing Rate Path Projection
Some Bank of Japan board members were skeptical of the potential merits of releasing a rate path projection similar to the ...
Bank of Japan embraces data dependency, summary of opinions shows
In late October, Bank of Japan policymakers expressed a range of opinions on the Japanese economy and monetary policy. The weight of views indicated a desire to keep raising interest rates, but with ...
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Bank of Japan keeps policy rate steady at 0.25%, as expected
The Bank of Japan concluded its two-day policy meeting ... “The decision to keep the policy rate unchanged was not a surprise, as many economists, including myself, had anticipated it ...