BOJ divided on rate hike timing

Japan's rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ's rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October at the fastest annual pace in more than a year as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to raise interest rates.
Bank of Japan Divided Over Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Uncertainty
Bank of Japan Debates Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Volatility The Bank of Japan (BOJ) remains split on when to raise interest rates, with some policymakers urging caution due to potential market volatility,
Ueda Indicates BOJ Still on Track for More Rate Hikes After Hold
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged while sticking to its view that it’s on track to achieve its inflation target, an outlook that points to the possibility of another rate hike in the coming months.
BOJ divided on rate hike timing as U.S. election loomed, Oct summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers were divided on how soon they could raise interest rates with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility, a summary of opinions at the October policy meeting showed on Monday.
Bank of Yokohama weighs Japan bond comeback with more rate hikes to come
"When yields rise, Japanese government bonds will definitely become the mainstay of our portfolio,” said Tomoki Arai, head of markets at Bank of Yokohama. "We would like to make an entry with the 10-year yield at around 1.1%.”
BoJ Cautious On Rate Hike Timing, October Summary Shows
The Bank of Japan board members said they need to be cautious on the timing of future rate hike, a summary of opinions showed on
BOJ keeps policy steady, leaves door open for near-term rate hike
The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Thursday but said risks around the U.S. economy were somewhat subsiding, signalling that conditions are falling into place to raise interest rates again.
BOJ’s October policy meeting reveals divisions among policymakers on rate hike timing
The summary of opinions from the BOJ’s October policy meeting on Monday revealed divisions among members on the timing of future interest rate hikes, with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility.
Japan's megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
Japan's three megabanks raised their annual profit forecasts to all-time highs on Thursday, fuelled by robust lending demand ...
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BOJ should raise rates to 1% to reverse weak yen, says CDP lawmaker
His remarks highlight how concern over the demerits of a weak yen will remain a key topic of debate among politicians.
Bank Of Japan Leaves Main Interest Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Japan kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, warning of "high uncertainties surrounding Japan's economic activity and prices".
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Mizuho lifts annual guidance after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
TOKYO: Mizuho Financial Group reported a 62 per cent jump in second-quarter net profit and lifted its annual guidance on ...
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Bank of Japan’s Kazuo Ueda: ‘Very Hard’ to Gauge Size of Future Rate Increases
Uncertainty about an interest-rate level that would neither restrain nor stimulate the economy makes it difficult to judge how large future rises in borrowing costs will be, Bank of Japan Gov.
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In Japan, rate rises herald a new era for financial markets
An exit by the Bank of ... the nominal rate less inflation - likely to stay subzero. “If, at the same time, wage growth can overtake the rate of inflation,” he said. “Japan may find itself ...