Category: BOJ
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Japan’s Economy Outperforms Forecasts, Keeping BOJ on Track
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Bread path links PMN Business The Japanese economy outperformed predictions because trade and net trade helped fuel the third successive quarter of growth that would keep the Bank of Japan the right track for further interest rates. Enhanced yen. The author of the article: Bloomberg News Yoshiki during the day…
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Japan’s Household Spending Falls, Weighing on BOJ Rate Hike Path
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Japanese households cut consumption for a fourth month as inflation continues to weigh on their purchasing power, showing economic fragility that is likely to make the Bank of Japan cautious about raising interest rates further. Article writer: Bloomberg News Yoshiaki Nohara Published on January 9, 2025…
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Week Ahead in FX (Oct. 28 – Nov. 1): Global GDP and Inflation Reports, Plus BOJ and U.S. Jobs Updates
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With a full slate of GDP, inflation, and central bank updates, markets are bracing for a whirlwind of economic insights this week. With the Bank of Japan, global data and US jobs numbers coming in, traders will be studying each report for clues about future interest rate paths and growth…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: BOJ: loose policy still needed. HK stocks pullback.
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Japan’s business mood steady in July-Sept, keeps BOJ rate hike chance alive By Reuters
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Written by Makiko Yamazaki and Laika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese business sentiment stabilized in the three months through September, a closely watched survey showed, a sign that the economy remains on track toward a moderate recovery that leaves room for the central bank to raise interest rates further. But…
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BOJ chief signals no rush to raise rates further By Reuters
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Written by Laika Kihara OSAKA (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the bank can take time to examine market and external economic developments when setting monetary policy, suggesting the central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates further. Ueda reiterated that the Bank…
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Dollar strengthens versus yen as BOJ strikes cautious stance on rate hikes By Reuters
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By Chibuike Ojoh and Linda Pasquini NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar rose against the yen on Friday to a two-week high after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged and signaled it was in no rush to raise them again. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said at…
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Asia FX rises as rate cut dents dollar; yen firms as BOJ holds course By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Friday, while the dollar suffered losses after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a wide margin and began an easing cycle. The Japanese yen was among the best performing currencies, rising after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold and said it…
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Stocks Extend Rally, Yen Gains as BOJ Holds Rate: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Asian shares extended a rally in global equity markets after jobs data supported the view that the U.S. economy is headed for a soft landing. The yen rose after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged. Most Read from Bloomberg MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose as shares…
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BOJ rounds off the central bonanza for the week
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The Bank of Japan wasn’t the only Asian central bank in focus today. The People’s Bank of China was also on the agenda but left its key lending rate unchanged, despite some expectations of a cut. Here’s a recap of the week for central banks so far: Fed’s September Rate…
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Asian stocks rise on rate cut cheer; Japan trims gains after BOJ By Investing.com
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Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight, as investors welcomed a major interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japanese stocks outperformed their regional peers, but pared early gains after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady but said it expected inflation to continue…
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Japan’s Inflation Speeds Up Ahead of Expected BOJ Rate Hold
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Japan’s core inflation gauge rose for a fourth straight month in August, hours before the Bank of Japan is due to conclude its latest policy meeting. Article author: Bloomberg News Yoshiaki Nohara Published on September 19, 2024 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • Read…
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Asia FX muted as dollar rises past bumper rate cut; yen down before BOJ By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a flat-to-low range on Thursday as the dollar rose sharply after a large interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve was offset by less dovish signals on future interest rates. The Japanese yen was among the worst performing currencies on the day, falling amid pressure…
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It’s a huge day coming up in Asia on Friday – Japan CPI, PBOC rate setting, BOJ meeting
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Japan’s national CPI data for August is due out on Friday. We got the Tokyo CPI data for August, which came in higher than July: Tokyo area inflation data for August: 2.6% y/y (2.2% previously) The Bank of Japan statement comes a few hours later. No change in interest rates…
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Asia FX muted, dollar edges lower as Fed, BOJ meetings loom By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies were little changed in thin holiday trade on Monday, while the dollar fell as markets awaited a Federal Reserve meeting where the central bank is likely to cut interest rates. Regional trading volumes were thin due to holidays in markets in Japan, China and South Korea. But…
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Week Ahead in FX (September 16 – 20): FOMC, BOE, And BOJ Decisions Plus Top-tier Consumer Data On Tap
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After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve may finally cut interest rates for the first time in years this week. But that’s not the only thing shaking the markets! Traders are also set for two more big central bank decisions and other top-tier data releases that could send major currencies…
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Newsquawk Week Ahead: FOMC, BoJ, BoE, US & UK Retail Sales, UK, Canada & Japan CPI
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Sat: China Activity Data (Aug) Mon: N/A Tue: EZ/German ZEW (Sep), US Retail Sales (Aug), Canadian CPI (Aug), US Industrial Production & Manufacturing Output (Aug), Business Inventories (Jul), NAHB Housing Index (Sep) Wed: FOMC & BCB Policy Announcements; Japanese Trade Balance (Aug), UK CPI (Aug), Swedish Unemployment (Aug), South African…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY swings again on BoJ comments
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY swings again on BoJ comments
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…