Tokyo Federal Reserve

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation

The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.

The New York Times · 1h

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

Reuters · 4h

BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a broad stocks rally worldwide calms policymakers' fears U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats could upend markets.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 5h

Japan December Inflation Backs Case for Central Bank Rate Increase

Japan’s consumer price growth picked up in December, adding to evidence of steady inflation just hours before the central bank announces its rate decision.

Business Insider · 36m

Bank Of Japan Hikes Interest Rate To 0.5%, Highest Since 2008

The Bank of Japan raised its short-term interest rate to the highest in seventeen years on Friday as expected, aiming for a

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Japanese Yen holds ground as Tokyo CPI data support likelihood of BoJ rate hike in January

The Tokyo Consumer Price Index increased to 3.0% YoY in December, up from 2.6% in November. The US Dollar edges higher amid rising odds of fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Japanese ...

Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in the day as it concludes its monetary policy meeting.

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