Japanese markets edge up slightly
The yen edged up against the dollar and euro amid signs the Bank of Japan will keep raising interest rates as others cut.
Japan and Aussie stocks break ranks with Wall Street to rise; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australia's export price index rose 3.6%, while its import price index advanced 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
BOJ to slice almost $672 billion off balance sheet to decrease liquidity in economy
The BOJ’s first major quantitative tightening step took place in July 2024 when it decided to slash bond buying by ¥400 ...
BOJ Deputy Governor Says Real Rates Shouldn't Stay Negative as Economy Strengthens
The deputy governor reiterated that the BOJ would consider additional rate increases if economic and prices developments align with expectations. However, he didn't provide any hints on the timing or ...
BOJ will keep raising rates if economy on track, deputy governor Himino says
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Thursday that the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if ...
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Asia stocks mixed, dollar steady as traders consider Fed rate pause
U.S. stock indexes ended slightly lower on Wednesday, and tech was the biggest drag on the S&P 500, as the benchmark slipped ...
Analysis-Bank of Japan Board Reshuffle to Bring It Closer to 'Normal' Central Banking
TOKYO (Reuters) - The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an ...
Japan Sees Debt-Service Costs Jumping 25% by 2028 as BOJ Hikes
The Japanese government expects its annual debt-servicing costs to rise to almost $230 billion over the next four years as the central bank’s campaign to gradually raise interest rates drives up ...
BOJ to Slice Almost $500 Billion Off Balance Sheet With QT Move
The Bank of Japan made a significant step toward shrinking its massive balance sheet last week, while market watchers were fixated on the biggest interest rate increase from the central bank in 18 ...