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 ...
Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to 'normal' central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end ...
Analysis-Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to 'normal' central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end ...
BoJ’s Himino: Will raise rates if economy, prices move in line with forecast
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Thursday, the central bank “will raise rates if economy and prices ...
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 ...
BOJ Deputy Signals More Room to Hike Given Negative Real Rates
Japan’s real rates clearly remain in negative territory even with last week’s interest rate hike, and the Bank of Japan will keep raising rates if its economic outlook is realized, according to Deputy ...
Job Market ‘Solid,’ Inflation ‘Remains Somewhat Elevated,’ Fed Says
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a ...
JGBs Fall, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs declined during the Tokyo session, tracking overnight price drops in U.S. Treasurys after the Fed left rates unchanged, as widely expected, but noted that inflation remains “somewhat elevated.” ...
Yen Strengthens on Prospects of Hawkish Tilt in BOJ Himino’s Speech
The Japanese yen strengthened against other G-10 and Asian currencies on the prospects of a hawkish tilt to Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor Himino’s speech this afternoon.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
Fewer Americans filed for initial jobless benefits last week, according to the Department of Labor, evidence the U.S. has continued to avoid a serious uptick in layoffs. The week through Jan. 25 ...
Wall Street follows FTSE higher as traders weigh US economy slowdown and ECB rate decision
US GDP grew by 2.3% on an annualised basis in the final quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This was slower than the 2.6% annualised growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.