Toru Fujioka

Bank of Japan watchers still expect the pace of interest rate hikes to be gradual, although they now see rates rising to a higher level in the current cycle, according to the latest Bloomberg survey. All 52 economists polled expect […]

Japan’s inflation accelerated more than expected on higher food prices, rising at the fastest pace since the middle of 2023 and keeping the Bank of Japan on track to raise its benchmark interest rate further. Consumer prices excluding fresh food

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda avoided giving any clear signal that he might raise interest rates next month by sticking to his view that the bank needs to keep monitoring risks for the economy in comments that nudged the

Bank of Japan officials see little cost to waiting before raising interest rates while still being open to a hike next week depending on data and market developments, according to people familiar with the matter. Even if the BOJ decides

Tokyo inflation accelerated more than expected in November while other data showed the economy moving broadly in line with Bank of Japan projections, feeding into speculation over a possible December rate hike and bumping the yen. Consumer prices excluding fresh

New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unexpected warning against raising interest rates is pushing back expectations of another central bank move this year, and raising doubts about his communications. Ishiba triggered a sharp yen slide on Wednesday after he said Japan

Just over half of Bank of Japan watchers see authorities conducting their next rate hike in December, while none expect a policy move when the board meets next week, according to a Bloomberg survey. Some 87% of 53 economists forecast

Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata highlighted the need for another interest rate hike if inflation continues to develop in line with the bank’s outlook, although he indicated there’s no need to rush any move. “It will be necessary