Bank of Japan Chief Again Signals Chance of Rate Hike Next Week
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.
BOJ’s Ueda flags decision on rate hike next week, boosting yen
Following Ueda’s remarks, the yen strengthened as much as 0.4% to ¥157.34 against the dollar, after earlier hovering around the ¥158 level.
BOJ gov: Rate hike on the table at next week's meeting
The Bank of Japan's governor says another interest rate hike will be on the table at next week's policy meeting.
Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, BOJ eyes rate hike next week
Japan's annual wholesale inflation held steady at 3.8% in December on stubbornly high food costs, data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent price pressures that may prod the central bank to raise interest rates next week.
BOJ to debate whether to hike rate at next week's meeting: Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Wednesday the bank will debate whether to raise its key rate at its policy meeting next week a
BOJ's hawkish tone seen raising odds of rate hike next week
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said at an event on Wednesday that the BOJ will raise rates next week if economic indicators show improvement. He added that he is aware of "many positive stories" of higher wages.
Yen jumps as Bank of Japan chief Kazuo Ueda signals rate hike chance next week
Speaking at a gathering of regional bank executives, Ueda said Japan’s central bank would raise interest rates if improvements in the economy and prices continue
BOJ’s Ueda Sends Fresh Reminder to Bankers on Raising Rates
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda sent a fresh reminder to bankers that he’s going to raise the benchmark rate if the economy continues to improve this year.
Japanese yen rises after BOJ's Ueda says rate hike possible with economic progress
Ueda stated that the timing of interest rate hikes will largely depend on the economic policies of the new U.S. administration and the progress of this year’s wage negotiations in Japan. The yen's USD/JPY pair fell 0.4% on Wednesday, meaning the yen strengthened 0.4% against the U.S. dollar.
How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
The Bank of Japan holds its first policy meeting of the year next week and the outcome will be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
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