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Dollar strengthens as market digests Fed's hawkish cut

The dollar hovered near its two-year high on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and signaled a

Dollar strengthens as market digests Fed's hawkish cut
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan economy in 'delicate state', says banking lobby head

The chair of the Japanese banking lobby echoed Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's cautious view on the Japanese economy on Thursday and said the central bank needed

Japan economy in 'delicate state', says banking lobby head
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BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, gives few clues on when it might hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday and its governor offered few clues on how soon it could push up borrowing costs, sending

BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, gives few clues on when it might hike
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BOJ says unconventional policies cannot replace traditional rate policy

The Bank of Japan said unconventional monetary easing, such as its ultra-easy policy of the past decade, carries potential uncertainties and side

BOJ says unconventional policies cannot replace traditional rate policy
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Investors react to BOJ's decision to keep rates steady

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday, as policymakers preferred to tread cautiously in pushing up borrowing costs amid uncertainty over U.S. president-elect Donald

Investors react to BOJ's decision to keep rates steady
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Japan holds, Bank of England up next

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The Bank of Japan left interest rates on hold, as expected, clearing the way for traders to sell the yen - which fell to a one

Japan holds, Bank of England up next
Asia|Business|Economy

BOJ keeps rates steady by 8-1 vote, board member Tamura dissents

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday, underscoring policymakers' preference to spend more time scrutinising whether wage hikes will broaden and keep inflation

BOJ keeps rates steady by 8-1 vote, board member Tamura dissents
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Foreigners sold Japanese stocks ahead of central bank meetings

Foreign investors divested Japanese stocks significantly in the week through Dec. 14, exercising caution ahead of policy meetings by the U.S.

Foreigners sold Japanese stocks ahead of central bank meetings
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Fed's 'hawkish cut' slams markets, BOJ up next

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.  The Federal Reserve has spoken, and as far as investors are concerned, the message was clear - clearly hawkish.

Fed's 'hawkish cut' slams markets, BOJ up next
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Dollar index hits two-year high after Fed delivers rate cut

The U.S. dollar advanced against its peers on Wednesday, hitting its highest level in two years, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest

Dollar index hits two-year high after Fed delivers rate cut
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BOJ incurs record losses on bond holdings as yields rise

The Bank of Japan suffered record valuation losses on its government bond holdings in the first half of the fiscal year as its interest rate hikes

BOJ incurs record losses on bond holdings as yields rise
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Fed looms and Europe gets inflation data

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan As a host of major central banks hold policy meetings over the next 24 hours, the U.S.

Fed looms and Europe gets inflation data
Asia|Business|Economy

BOJ's rate hike debate shifts from 'when?' to 'how high?'

As the guessing game over the timing of Japan's next interest rate hike heats up, another debate is brewing within the central bank over just how much higher rates

BOJ's rate hike debate shifts from 'when?' to 'how high?'
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Japan's exports rise faster than expected, helped by weaker yen

Japan's exports rose faster than expected in November, data showed on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen and solid global demand although businesses worry

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Central bank fever builds, saps risk appetite

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Central bank fever builds, saps risk appetite
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Over 90% of market players expect BOJ to keep rates steady this week, survey shows

Over 90% of market participants expect the Bank of Japan to keep interest rates steady at this week's policy meeting, a survey by money market brokerage Ueda Yagi Tanshi showed on

Over 90% of market players expect BOJ to keep rates steady this week, survey shows
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Political jitters ripple ahead of cenbank fest

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Political jitters ripple ahead of cenbank fest
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Dollar edges higher against major peers as investors eye Fed rate cut

The U.S. dollar edged higher against major currencies in choppy trading on Monday, as investors eyed interest rate decisions from

Dollar edges higher against major peers as investors eye Fed rate cut
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The last mile

The end of the year is almost in sight for traders, yet the last mile will be anything but slow.

The last mile
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BOJ to skip rate hike in December, majority of economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will hold interest rates at 0.25% at its December policy meeting as it assesses overseas risks and next year's wage outlook, a majority of

BOJ to skip rate hike in December, majority of economists say: Reuters poll
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BOJ's rate hike plans clouded by small firms' wage woes

Japan's small firms are spending far more of their profits on wages than their bigger counterparts and could struggle to keep

BOJ's rate hike plans clouded by small firms' wage woes
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How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?

The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S.

How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
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Japan business mood improves slightly, global risks cloud outlook

Japanese big manufacturers' sentiment improved slightly in the three months to December, a quarterly survey showed on Friday, boding well for the

Japan business mood improves slightly, global risks cloud outlook
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BOJ leaning toward keeping rates steady next week, sources say

The Bank of Japan is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady next week as policymakers prefer to spend more time scrutinising overseas risks and clues on next

BOJ leaning toward keeping rates steady next week, sources say
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Japan's wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike plan in focus

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated for three straight months as companies continued to pass on rising raw material and labour costs, data showed on Wednesday,

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike plan in focus
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's bankruptcies set to hit 11-year high in 2024, data shows

Japan's bankruptcy filings this year are set to surpass 10,000 and hit the highest since 2013, private-sector data by Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR) showed on Monday, ahead of a closely

Japan's bankruptcies set to hit 11-year high in 2024, data shows
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Japan revises Q3 GDP higher, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike expectations

Japan's economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports,

Japan revises Q3 GDP higher, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike expectations
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Japan's revised Q3 GDP likely to show slow recovery in test of BOJ's optimism: Reuters poll

The Japanese economy likely expanded in the third quarter at the same moderate pace as initially reported, a Reuters poll showed, but a bump in private consumption may be temporary

Japan's revised Q3 GDP likely to show slow recovery in test of BOJ's optimism: Reuters poll
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BOJ is holding cards close to its chest on December rate hike

The Bank of Japan is staying guarded on the timing of the next rate hike with December hardly a done deal given soft consumption, its governor's cautious decision-

BOJ is holding cards close to its chest on December rate hike
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Japan Oct wages show 32-year-high base pay growth, positive for BOJ hike

Japan's base salary grew at a 32-year-high pace in October, government data showed on Friday, boosting real wages after two months of decreases and offering statistical support for

Japan Oct wages show 32-year-high base pay growth, positive for BOJ hike
Asia|Business|Economy

Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy

Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey

Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
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Column-Japan calls time on G10 'central bank put': McGeever

In scrapping its hard 10-year bond yield ceiling of 1%, the Bank of Japan has taken a huge step towards dismantling a widespread assumption at the heart

Column-Japan calls time on G10 'central bank put': McGeever
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Take Five: A golden 'everything' rally

World markets head into year-end on a "buy everything" high, with the Federal Reserve signalling it will switch to rate cuts in 2024, propelling stocks and gold higher.

Take Five: A golden 'everything' rally
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Yen cedes some ground ahead of critical BOJ test

The yen dipped slightly on Monday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting, with traders nervously awaiting a decision on whether the

Yen cedes some ground ahead of critical BOJ test
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Yen awaits critical BOJ outcome; dollar adrift

The yen rose broadly on Tuesday ahead of a policy decision from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) later in the day which some traders hope will prove crucial in determining if

Yen awaits critical BOJ outcome; dollar adrift
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Japan shares hit 34-yr highs as BOJ stands pat, China struggles

Japanese shares surged to fresh 34-year highs as the Bank of Japan stood pat on ultra-loose monetary policy, while Chinese stocks struggled as speculation of a huge

Japan shares hit 34-yr highs as BOJ stands pat, China struggles
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Marketmind: BOJ struggles with a deflationary state of mind

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole That felt like a long wait for a two-page policy statement, and in the end the Bank of Japan (BOJ) hardly altered anything.

Marketmind: BOJ struggles with a deflationary state of mind
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Yen near 10-week low, dollar buoyant as traders adjust rate bets

The yen wallowed near a 10-week low on Friday, while the dollar ground towards a fourth weekly advance as traders dialled back bets on how quickly the Bank of Japan

Yen near 10-week low, dollar buoyant as traders adjust rate bets
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Asian shares rally on US rate relief, yen jumps on BOJ chatter

Asian shares rallied in relief on Thursday while the dollar nursed losses after the world's most powerful central banker reassured investors that U.S. rates would fall

Asian shares rally on US rate relief, yen jumps on BOJ chatter
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Morning Bid: Accentuating the positive at the BOJ

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. So Japan isn't in recession after all.

Morning Bid: Accentuating the positive at the BOJ
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Asian stocks rise ahead of US CPI; yen perks up on BOJ chatter

Asian stocks nudged higher on Tuesday ahead of the influential U.S. inflation report, while Japanese shares fell and the yen firmed on rising expectations that

Asian stocks rise ahead of US CPI; yen perks up on BOJ chatter
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Morning Bid: Some China cheer as central banks enter the starting gates

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It's been a mostly quiet start to a busy week in Asia, though China came bearing positive surprises as industrial

Morning Bid: Some China cheer as central banks enter the starting gates
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Morning bid: Tech tonic as world awaits BOJ fireworks

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The waiting is almost over. 

Morning bid: Tech tonic as world awaits BOJ fireworks
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Yen holds nerve as BOJ decision looms; dollar resurgent

The yen dwindled near the 150 per dollar level on Tuesday but held its ground ahead of a pivotal policy decision from the Bank of Japan (BOJ), while the U.S. dollar

Yen holds nerve as BOJ decision looms; dollar resurgent
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Morning Bid - Japan returns from upside-down world, AI fizzes

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan If just two years ago, you'd imagined the day the Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate era, you'd probably not have put the

Morning Bid - Japan returns from upside-down world, AI fizzes
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Yen flounders near four month low, Fed in spotlight

The yen languished near a four-month low against the U.S. dollar and a 16-year trough against the euro on Wednesday, a day after the Bank of Japan's widely

Yen flounders near four month low, Fed in spotlight
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IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) must tread cautiously in raising interest rates, as some indicators of inflation expectations remain short of its 2% target, the

IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates
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BOJ's Ueda says 'very likely' to hike rates if inflation keeps rising

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank "very likely" will raise interest rates if underlying inflation continues to go up, and begin

BOJ's Ueda says 'very likely' to hike rates if inflation keeps rising
Asia|Business|Finance

Morning Bid: Bank of Japan center stage, US tech supports

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Morning Bid: Bank of Japan center stage, US tech supports
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Bank of Japan upbeat on consumption, service price outlook

Japanese service prices are rising and bumper pay hikes offered by firms will boost household income later this year, the Bank of Japan said, underscoring its

Bank of Japan upbeat on consumption, service price outlook
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BOJ keeps low rates, hints of future rate hikes fail to stem yen fall

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates around zero on Friday and highlighted a growing conviction that inflation was on track to durably hit its target of 2% in coming

BOJ keeps low rates, hints of future rate hikes fail to stem yen fall
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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates around zero on Friday and highlighted a growing conviction that inflation was on track to durably hit 2% in coming years, signalling its readiness to

BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
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Instant View: Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, tweaks JGB buying plan

The Bank of Japan kept its short-term rates steady on Friday while removing a reference to the amount of government bonds it has roughly committed to buying each month.

Instant View: Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, tweaks JGB buying plan
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BOJ keeps rates steady, projects inflation staying near 2% in coming years

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday and issued fresh estimates projecting inflation to stay near its 2% target in the next three years, signalling its readiness

BOJ keeps rates steady, projects inflation staying near 2% in coming years
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Inflation in Japan's capital slows more than expected, slides below BOJ goal

Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed much more than expected in April and fell below the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, complicating its decision

Inflation in Japan's capital slows more than expected, slides below BOJ goal
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Fragile yen could make BOJ's Ueda tilt more towards hawkish stance

The yen's slide to fresh 34-year lows is likely to force Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda to walk a delicate line in guiding monetary policy this

Fragile yen could make BOJ's Ueda tilt more towards hawkish stance
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says

The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% target as expected, governor Kazuo Ueda said, keeping alive market

BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says
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BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike

The Bank of Japan is expected to project inflation will stay around its 2% target for the next three years in new forecasts due on Friday, signalling

BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike
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Bank of Japan's hawkish whispers drowned out by rowdy yen selloff

The Bank of Japan's decision to keep policy unchanged last week gave yen bears plenty of sell cues, but largely overlooked in the stampede were signals the central

Bank of Japan's hawkish whispers drowned out by rowdy yen selloff
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ saw need to let markets drive yields upon March exit, minutes show

Many Bank of Japan board members agreed the country's long-term interest rates should be set by markets, with some saying the central bank should at some point slow

BOJ saw need to let markets drive yields upon March exit, minutes show
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BOJ will raise rates again this year, say two-thirds of economists: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again in 2024, according to two-thirds of economists polled by Reuters, but there was no clear consensus on when

BOJ will raise rates again this year, say two-thirds of economists: Reuters poll
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BOJ's Ueda signals possible rate hike if weak yen boosts inflation

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank may raise interest rates again if the yen's declines significantly push up inflation,

BOJ's Ueda signals possible rate hike if weak yen boosts inflation
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Bank of Japan issues stronger warning over yen's impact on policy

The Bank of Japan may take monetary policy action if yen falls affect prices significantly, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, offering the

Bank of Japan issues stronger warning over yen's impact on policy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ's Ueda signals chance of policy action if yen moves affect inflation

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank may take monetary policy action if yen moves have a big impact on inflation, escalating his

BOJ's Ueda signals chance of policy action if yen moves affect inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ will raise interest rates if inflation meets forecast, Governor Ueda says

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will raise interest rates if trend inflation accelerates in line with the bank's current projections.

BOJ will raise interest rates if inflation meets forecast, Governor Ueda says
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Japan's consumer spending extends declines, clouding outlook for BOJ rate hikes

Japan's consumer spending fell for the 13th straight month in March, creating challenges for policymakers who are seeking to drive stronger

Japan's consumer spending extends declines, clouding outlook for BOJ rate hikes
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BOJ must avoid raising rates to combat weak yen, says ex-c.banker Watanabe

The Bank of Japan must avoid raising interest rates to combat a weak yen, as higher borrowing costs would hit consumption and services inflation,

BOJ must avoid raising rates to combat weak yen, says ex-c.banker Watanabe
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BOJ likely eyeing steady rate hikes, says ex-central bank executive Maeda

The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates again as early as July and keep hiking borrowing costs next year and beyond if the economy

BOJ likely eyeing steady rate hikes, says ex-central bank executive Maeda
Asia|Economy|Finance

Govt panel members urge BOJ vigilance on weak yen's impact on demand

Private-sector members of a key government panel on Friday urged the Bank of Japan to be vigilant to the risk of sharp declines in the yen

Govt panel members urge BOJ vigilance on weak yen's impact on demand
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Japan on track to normalise monetary policy, says ruling party heavyweight

Japan is seeing conditions fall in place for the central bank to normalise monetary policy, ruling party heavyweight Katsunobu Kato told

Japan on track to normalise monetary policy, says ruling party heavyweight
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Japan will keep close communication with BOJ on forex, finance minister says

The Japanese government will closely work with the Bank of Japan on currency market matters to ensure there is no friction between their mutual policy objectives, finance minister

Japan will keep close communication with BOJ on forex, finance minister says
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Japan's economy skids, clouding BOJ's rate hike plans

Japan's economy fell faster than expected in the first quarter as the weak yen continued to batter consumers, throwing a fresh challenge to

Japan's economy skids, clouding BOJ's rate hike plans
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Bank of Japan in no rush to sell risky asset holdings

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank had no immediate plan to sell its huge holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which is drawing increased

Bank of Japan in no rush to sell risky asset holdings
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BOJ may face more pressure to hike rates as weak yen hits consumer spending

Japan's weak consumption may heighten, rather than tame, already growing political pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates to slow the yen's declines

BOJ may face more pressure to hike rates as weak yen hits consumer spending
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Japan manufacturers want BOJ to keep yen stable, survey shows

Japan's large manufacturers saw exchange rate stability as the biggest factor they wanted out of the central bank's monetary policy, a Bank of Japan survey showed on

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Japan's inflation slows further, keeping BOJ cautious on further rate hikes

Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in April, likely signalling that the Bank of Japan will be patient in raising

Japan's inflation slows further, keeping BOJ cautious on further rate hikes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ to decide bond-purchase reduction by end-July, say economists

The Bank of Japan will decide to start tapering the size of its bond-buying by end-July, according to nearly two-thirds of economists polled by Reuters, while

BOJ to decide bond-purchase reduction by end-July, say economists
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Ueda says BOJ will proceed cautiously with inflation targeting frameworks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will proceed cautiously with inflation-targeting frameworks, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, noting that some challenges are "uniquely difficult" for Japan

Ueda says BOJ will proceed cautiously with inflation targeting frameworks
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BOJ's underlying inflation measures in April all fall below 2%

The Bank of Japan's key measurements of underlying inflation in April all fell below its 2% target for the first time since August 2022, data showed

BOJ's underlying inflation measures in April all fall below 2%
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BOJ policymaker hints at rate hike if yen's impact on inflation is big

The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates if sharp falls in the yen boost inflation or the public's perception of future prices move

BOJ policymaker hints at rate hike if yen's impact on inflation is big
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

BOJ panelist calls for steady rate hikes, warns of inflation risk

The Bank of Japan must steadily raise interest rates to guard against the risk of inflation accelerating well above its 2% target, said Takeo Hoshi,

BOJ panelist calls for steady rate hikes, warns of inflation risk
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BOJ urges markets to set bond yields, heightens chance of tapering debate next week

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the central bank's basic stance is to allow market forces to set long-term interest rates, keeping a near-term

BOJ urges markets to set bond yields, heightens chance of tapering debate next week
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BOJ must be vigilant to yen's impact on economy, says deputy governor Himino

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank must be "very vigilant" to the impact the yen's moves could have on the economy, suggesting the

BOJ must be vigilant to yen's impact on economy, says deputy governor Himino
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan real wages down for 25th month in row but improving steadily

Japan's inflation-adjusted real wages fell in April from a year earlier but slowed the pace of decline as the Bank of Japan looks for early signs of achieving a

Japan real wages down for 25th month in row but improving steadily
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BOJ chief Ueda reaffirms resolve to trim bond buying

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank should reduce its huge bond purchases as it moves toward an exit from massive monetary stimulus, reinforcing his

BOJ chief Ueda reaffirms resolve to trim bond buying
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BOJ's Ueda reaffirms resolve to trim bond buying as bank eyes policy exit

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday it would be appropriate to reduce the central bank's bond buying as it moves toward an exit from massive monetary

BOJ's Ueda reaffirms resolve to trim bond buying as bank eyes policy exit
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Which way to look first?

U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, a G7 gathering, plus key U.S. inflation and UK jobs data are all coming up in the week ahead - and that's not all.

Which way to look first?
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BOJ to keep ultra-low rates, debate fate of huge bond buying

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady on this week and consider whether to offer clearer guidance on how it plans to reduce its huge balance

BOJ to keep ultra-low rates, debate fate of huge bond buying
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Stock market today: Asia shares rise amid Bank of Japan focus after the Fed stands pat

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors turned their attention to what the Bank of Japan might decide on monetary policy later this week

Stock market today: Asia shares rise amid Bank of Japan focus after the Fed stands pat
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Caution at Fed, but what about the Bank of Japan?

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Caution at Fed, but what about the Bank of Japan?
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Bank of Japan to trim bond buying, keeps rates steady

The Bank of Japan said on Friday it would start trimming its huge bond purchases and announce a detailed plan next month on reducing its nearly $5 trillion balance

Bank of Japan to trim bond buying, keeps rates steady
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What will BOJ's quantitative tightening look like?

The Bank of Japan may offer guidance on how it plans to reduce its $5-trillion balance sheet at its policy meeting on Friday, in a slow but steady retreat from its

What will BOJ's quantitative tightening look like?
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Investors react to BOJ decision to keep policy unchanged, trim bonds in future

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday but said it would trim bond buying in the future to allow long-term interest rates to move more freely.

Investors react to BOJ decision to keep policy unchanged, trim bonds in future
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

BOJ keeps rates steady, decides to lay out bond taper plan next month

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday but said it would trim bond buying in the future to allow long-term interest rates to move more.

BOJ keeps rates steady, decides to lay out bond taper plan next month
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BOJ to forgo July rate hike, taper $152 billion per year, says ex-policymaker

The Bank of Japan is likely to trim bond buying by around 24 trillion yen ($152 billion) annually in new guidance due next month, but forgo raising

BOJ to forgo July rate hike, taper $152 billion per year, says ex-policymaker
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Economists remain split on timing of BOJ's next rate hike: Reuters poll

Economists remain split over the timing of the Bank of Japan's next interest rate hike, according to a new Reuters poll, after the central bank's decision to announce a quantitative

Economists remain split on timing of BOJ's next rate hike: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ chief Ueda signals chance of July rate hike

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank could raise interest rates next month depending on economic data available at the time, underscoring its

BOJ chief Ueda signals chance of July rate hike
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BOJ debated weak yen's impact on inflation, April minutes show

Bank of Japan policymakers debated the impact a weak yen could have on prices, with some flagging the chance of raising interest rates sooner than expected if

BOJ debated weak yen's impact on inflation, April minutes show
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ deputy governor Uchida signals readiness to raise rates further

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Friday the central bank will "adjust the degree of monetary support" if the economy and prices move in line with

BOJ deputy governor Uchida signals readiness to raise rates further
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BOJ debated need for timely rate hike, signals chance of July action

The Bank of Japan debated in June the chance of a near-term interest rate hike with one policymaker calling for an increase "without too much delay" to address risks

BOJ debated need for timely rate hike, signals chance of July action
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Japan opens door for a hawkish double surprise

The Bank of Japan is dropping signals its quantitative tightening (QT) plan in July could be bigger than markets think, and may even be accompanied by an interest rate

Bank of Japan opens door for a hawkish double surprise
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BOJ conducting survey of bond market participants over tapering plans, sources say

The Bank of Japan is conducting a survey of Japanese government bond market participants over the central bank's bond-tapering plans, three sources familiar with the

BOJ conducting survey of bond market participants over tapering plans, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan downgrades Q1 GDP on construction data corrections

Japan's economy shrank more than initially reported in the first quarter, the government said in a rare unscheduled revision to gross domestic product (GDP) data on Monday, darkening

Japan downgrades Q1 GDP on construction data corrections
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Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 2025 to reach 0.5%, reflecting the real growth rate of the Japanese

Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO
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BOJ report to reveal broadening wage rise trend, sources say

The Bank of Japan will highlight how wage hikes are broadening across companies, including at smaller firms, in a report later this month, sources familiar with its

BOJ report to reveal broadening wage rise trend, sources say
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Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes

The Bank of Japan said wage hikes were broadening across the economy due to tight labour market conditions, signalling its confidence the country was making progress

Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes
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Some market players urge BOJ to halve bond buying as it eyes tapering

Some market players called on the Bank of Japan to slow its bond buying to roughly half the current pace under a scheduled tapering plan due out this month, the

Some market players urge BOJ to halve bond buying as it eyes tapering
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BOJ to trim growth forecast, project inflation staying around target, sources say

The Bank of Japan will likely trim this year's economic growth forecast in July but project inflation will stay around its 2% target in coming years, sources said,

BOJ to trim growth forecast, project inflation staying around target, sources say
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Euro drops as French government crisis escalates

The euro faltered on Monday against a strong U.S. dollar on growing concerns about a possible government collapse in France, which would stall plans to

Euro drops as French government crisis escalates
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BOJ wants to maintain accommodative monetary environment, Jiji reports

A senior Bank of Japan official said the central bank wants to maintain an accommodative monetary environment as much as possible, Jiji news agency reported on Thursday.

BOJ wants to maintain accommodative monetary environment, Jiji reports
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Japan core inflation perks up in June, keeps BOJ rate hike hopes alive

Japan's core inflation accelerated for a second straight month in June, data showed on Friday, extending a more than two-year run above the central bank's 2% target

Japan core inflation perks up in June, keeps BOJ rate hike hopes alive
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BOJ to forego July rate hike, over three-quarters of economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will skip raising interest rates at its policy-setting meeting at the end of July as it looks to boost tepid economic growth, more than three-

BOJ to forego July rate hike, over three-quarters of economists say: Reuters poll
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Japan ruling party executive urges BOJ to clarify rate-hike resolve, Nikkei says

The Bank of Japan should more clearly indicate its resolve to normalise monetary policy, including through steady interest rate hikes, senior ruling party official

Japan ruling party executive urges BOJ to clarify rate-hike resolve, Nikkei says
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BOJ to weigh rate hike next week, detail plan to halve bond buying, sources say

The Bank of Japan is likely to debate whether to raise interest rates when it meets next week and unveil a plan to roughly halve bond purchases in

BOJ to weigh rate hike next week, detail plan to halve bond buying, sources say
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Some members on Japan panel urge BOJ to raise rates to counter weak yen

The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates to prevent excessive declines in the yen, private-sector members of a key government council said at a meeting last week where Governor

Some members on Japan panel urge BOJ to raise rates to counter weak yen
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What the BOJ's reduced bond buying will mean for markets

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to unveil details of a quantitative tightening (QT) plan at its monetary policy meeting next week, aimed at reducing its holdings

What the BOJ's reduced bond buying will mean for markets
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Hoping for calm, bracing for more volatility

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Hoping for calm, bracing for more volatility
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BOJ's victory lap on deflation paves way for rate-hike cycle

The Bank of Japan is setting the stage for an era of steady interest rate hikes by claiming victory in its long battle with deflation, sources and analysts say, in a

BOJ's victory lap on deflation paves way for rate-hike cycle
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Yen gains on reports of possible BOJ hike to 0.25%

The Japanese yen gained on Tuesday on news reports that the Bank of Japan is considering raising rates to 0.25% when it concludes its two-day meeting on Wednesday.

Yen gains on reports of possible BOJ hike to 0.25%
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BOJ to debate rate hike timing as Fed opens door to cuts

The Bank of Japan will detail plans to taper its huge bond buying and debate the timing of a next interest rate hike on Wednesday, signalling its resolve to steadily

BOJ to debate rate hike timing as Fed opens door to cuts
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Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

Asian stocks are mostly higher following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
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BOJ mulling raising short-term rates to around 0.25%, media reports

The Bank of Japan is considering raising short-term interest rates to around 0.25% from the current 0-0.1% at its two-day policy meeting that ends on Wednesday, Jiji news agency

BOJ mulling raising short-term rates to around 0.25%, media reports
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The biggest day for markets this year

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

The biggest day for markets this year
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BOJ lifts rates, signals slow end to historic bond buying binge

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to levels unseen in 15 years and unveiled a detailed plan to slow its massive bond buying, taking another

BOJ lifts rates, signals slow end to historic bond buying binge
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Investors react to BOJ's interest rate hike

The Bank of Japan said on Wednesday it is raising its short-term interest rate to 0.25% and will gradually reduce the amount of bonds it is buying under its quantitative easing programme.

Investors react to BOJ's interest rate hike
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BOJ raises interest rates, lays out bond taper plan

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Wednesday and projected inflation to stay around its 2% target in coming years, signaling its resolve to steadily unwind a decade of

BOJ raises interest rates, lays out bond taper plan
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BOJ hikes, Fed next

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors in Europe will wake up to a volatile yen after the BOJ raised interest rates in a long-awaited move and a growing

BOJ hikes, Fed next
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Japan yields scale 15-year peaks, bank shares surge as BOJ hikes rates

Short-term Japanese government bond yields scaled 15-year peaks and Japanese bank shares soared on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan raised interest

Japan yields scale 15-year peaks, bank shares surge as BOJ hikes rates
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Japan's central bank should gradually hike rates to 1%, Suntory CEO says

The Bank of Japan should continue to gradually increase its interest rates up to the level of 1% by next year, Suntory Chief Executive Takeshi Niinami said on

Japan's central bank should gradually hike rates to 1%, Suntory CEO says
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BOJ shift gives yen a shake and causes reassessment of popular FX trade

The Bank of Japan's move to raise interest rates to their highest in 15 years has jolted the yen to its strongest against the dollar since

BOJ shift gives yen a shake and causes reassessment of popular FX trade
Asia|Finance

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets
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BOJ sees chance wages, inflation could overshoot

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday there was a chance wage and price growth could overshoot expectations as labour markets tighten.

BOJ sees chance wages, inflation could overshoot
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BOJ governor's hawkish streak signals more hikes to come

Once seen as a cautious policy dove, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is now presenting himself as a determined hawk who's not afraid to lift interest rates a few

BOJ governor's hawkish streak signals more hikes to come
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Japan's economy likely rebounded in Q2 on consumption pick-up: Reuters poll

Japan's economy likely rebounded in the April-June period after shrinking in the previous quarter thanks to a pick-up in factory output and consumption, a Reuters

Japan's economy likely rebounded in Q2 on consumption pick-up: Reuters poll
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Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic

Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic

Japan stocks plunge by nearly 6% in biggest drop since start of pandemic
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Bank of Japan made hawkish tilt, debated inflation risk in June, minutes show

At least two of the Bank of Japan's nine board members called for an early interest rate increase at a policy meeting in June, minutes showed on Monday, underlining

Bank of Japan made hawkish tilt, debated inflation risk in June, minutes show
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BOJ executives to speak as market rout tests rate hike resolve

The Bank of Japan is facing fresh communication challenges as last week's decision to raise interest rates, coupled with U.S. recession fears,

BOJ executives to speak as market rout tests rate hike resolve
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BOJ deputy governor plays down chance of near-term rate hike, yen slumps

The Bank of Japan's influential deputy governor said on Wednesday the central bank will not hike interest rates when markets are unstable, playing down the

BOJ deputy governor plays down chance of near-term rate hike, yen slumps
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Yen tumbles as BOJ downplays chance of hikes, calming markets

The yen dropped on Wednesday after an influential Bank of Japan official played down the chances of a near-term rate hike, soothing investors' concerns that a

Yen tumbles as BOJ downplays chance of hikes, calming markets
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Japanese shares end choppy day higher as BOJ deputy seeks to soothe markets

Japanese shares ended higher on Wednesday in a rollercoaster week of double-digit losses and gains that led the Bank of Japan's deputy governor to reassure investors

Japanese shares end choppy day higher as BOJ deputy seeks to soothe markets
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BOJ saves the day

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu. Is the Bank of Japan taking the mantle of market saviour from the Fed? Nikkei investors sure hope so.

BOJ saves the day
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BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan In an extraordinary round trip over the past week, world markets have rebounded sharply from days of turbulence - thanks in part to

BOJ eases market migraine, Super Micro aches
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BOJ debated further rate hikes in July, prompting hawkish shift

Bank of Japan policymakers, in deciding a landmark increase in interest rates last month, discussed further rate hikes, a summary of the discussion showed on Thursday,

BOJ debated further rate hikes in July, prompting hawkish shift
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BOJ's communication about-face may haunt future rate moves

The Bank of Japan managed to calm investor nerves during global market turmoil this week by reversing a calibrated strategy to communicate steady interest-rate rises,

BOJ's communication about-face may haunt future rate moves
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Political uncertainty may prod BOJ to pause, but not end, rate hike path

The political uncertainty left by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to step down will likely lead to a pause, rather than a full stop, to the Bank of Japan's

Economy|Finance

Japan July inflation likely picked up, boosting case for more BOJ rate hikes: Reuters poll

Japan's consumer inflation rate likely picked up in July for a third consecutive month, a Reuters poll of 18 economists showed, keeping the central bank on course to consider another

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BOJ highlights rising wage pressure from structural job market changes

Japan's dwindling working-age population is leading to structural changes in the labour market that are heightening pressure on firms to hike wages and services

BOJ highlights rising wage pressure from structural job market changes
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BOJ to raise rates again by end-year, say 57% of economists - Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again by year-end, according to more than half the economists in a Reuters poll published on Wednesday, with those who

BOJ to raise rates again by end-year, say 57% of economists - Reuters poll
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BOJ mulls adding wage-related items to Tankan survey, Jiji reports

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering adding wage-related items to its quarterly "tankan" business survey, Jiji news agency reported on Thursday.

BOJ mulls adding wage-related items to Tankan survey, Jiji reports
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Dollar strikes back, Japan in spotlight

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Dollar strikes back, Japan in spotlight
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Japan's core inflation picks up, but demand-driven growth below 2%

Japan's core inflation accelerated for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, but a slowdown in demand-driven price growth

Japan's core inflation picks up, but demand-driven growth below 2%
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BOJ's Ueda signals readiness to raise rates if growth, inflation on track

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Friday reaffirmed his resolve to raise interest rates if inflation stayed on course to sustainably hit the 2%

BOJ's Ueda signals readiness to raise rates if growth, inflation on track
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Tokyo inflation seen unchanged in August, snapping 3-month acceleration: Reuters poll

Consumer price inflation is expected to stay unchanged in Japan's capital Tokyo in August, ending three months of acceleration, a Reuters poll showed, suggesting the central bank may

Tokyo inflation seen unchanged in August, snapping 3-month acceleration: Reuters poll
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Fed's dovish shift a mixed blessing for BOJ rate hike plan

The U.S.

Fed's dovish shift a mixed blessing for BOJ rate hike plan
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IMF sees scope for Bank of Japan to keep raising rates

The Bank of Japan can raise interest rates gradually as heightening inflation expectations leave further scope to normalise its

IMF sees scope for Bank of Japan to keep raising rates
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BOJ shows how action matters more than hawkish signs

For academics and policymakers gathered at the U.S.

BOJ shows how action matters more than hawkish signs
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BOJ to begin initial research to include wage trends to 'tankan'

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Tuesday it would start preliminary research on including wage-related items in its quarterly "tankan" business survey to more accurately reflect wage

BOJ to begin initial research to include wage trends to 'tankan'
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BOJ's Himino reiterates readiness to raise rates if economy on track

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Wednesday reiterated the central bank's stance that it would continue to raise interest rates

BOJ's Himino reiterates readiness to raise rates if economy on track
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Actively managed Japan stock ETFs outperform in resilient market

Less than a month after a Bank of Japan interest rate hike triggered the biggest selloff since 1987 of the bellwether Nikkei 225 Index, major market

Actively managed Japan stock ETFs outperform in resilient market
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Japan inflation-adjusted wages rise for two straight months in July

Japan's inflation-adjusted wages rose for two consecutive months in July thanks to a bump in summertime bonuses, government data showed on Thursday.

Japan inflation-adjusted wages rise for two straight months in July
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BOJ policymaker calls for treading carefully in rate hike path

The Bank of Japan must stay on course to raise interest rates further but tread carefully to ensure volatile markets do not badly hurt businesses, its board

BOJ policymaker calls for treading carefully in rate hike path
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Japan's Q2 GDP growth revised down; softer consumption to test BOJ policy

Japan's economy grew at a slightly slower pace than initially reported in the second quarter, hurt by downward revisions in corporate and household spending that

Japan's Q2 GDP growth revised down; softer consumption to test BOJ policy
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BOJ policymaker signals readiness to raise rates if inflation on track

The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if inflation moves in line with its forecast, policymaker Junko Nakagawa said,

BOJ policymaker signals readiness to raise rates if inflation on track
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Japan's August wholesale inflation slows, takes pressure off BOJ

Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in August as the yen's rebound weighed on import costs, data showed on Thursday, taking some pressure off the central bank to

Japan's August wholesale inflation slows, takes pressure off BOJ
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Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rates to rise to at least 1%

The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates to at least 1% as soon as the second half of next fiscal year, hawkish policymaker Naoki Tamura said on Thursday,

Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rates to rise to at least 1%
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BOJ to hike rates by year-end, say majority of analysts; no September change seen: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will not raise interest rates at a policy meeting next week, economists unanimously said in a Reuters poll published on Friday, but a

BOJ to hike rates by year-end, say majority of analysts; no September change seen: Reuters poll
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Japan PM hopeful Takaichi: time not right for BOJ to raise rates

Sanae Takaichi, one of the leading contenders to replace Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, said on Friday that the Bank of Japan should hold off on further interest rate hikes

Japan PM hopeful Takaichi: time not right for BOJ to raise rates
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Japan's PM hopeful Takaichi warns BOJ against raising rates

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's minister in charge of economic security and a leading candidate in the ruling party's leadership race, said on Saturday the central bank should

Japan's PM hopeful Takaichi warns BOJ against raising rates
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How would Japan's ruling party race affect BOJ rate hike timing?

Japan's ruling party leadership race, which will determine who becomes next prime minister, could complicate the central bank's plan to normalise ultra-loose monetary

How would Japan's ruling party race affect BOJ rate hike timing?
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BOJ keeps rates steady, upgrades view on consumption

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and revised up its assessment on consumption, signalling its confidence a solid economic recovery would allow

BOJ keeps rates steady, upgrades view on consumption
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Central bank baton passes to Japan, China

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. A bumper week of central bank meetings that included the U.S.

Central bank baton passes to Japan, China
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Japan's core inflation accelerates for 4th month in August

Japan's core consumer inflation accelerated for the fourth straight month in August and tracked comfortably above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday,

Japan's core inflation accelerates for 4th month in August

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