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Japan Economy

BOJ Governor Sees Increased Likelihood of Wage-Driven Inflation

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda expressed optimism on Monday about Japan's progress toward achieving sustained inflation driven by rising wages, signaling that conditions for future interest rate hikes are gradually improving, as reported by Reuters. In a speech to business leaders in Nagoya, Ueda stated, "

JGB Yields Edge Up, Investors Await US & Japan Economic Signals

Japanese government bond (JGB) yields edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields during Asian trading hours, according to Reuters. Investors are awaiting fresh signals on the economic outlooks for both the United States and Japan. The 10-year JGB yield rose 0.5 basis point (bps) to

BOJ Policymakers Divided on Pace of Rate Hike

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) remains divided on the appropriate timing for raising interest rates, according to a summary of opinions from its October policy meeting released on Monday, reports Reuters. Several board members expressed concern about the potential for renewed market volatility if rates are raised too quickly. They

Japan's Wage Growth Strengthens Case for BOJ Rate Hike

Japanese workers' base salaries saw their largest increase in over three decades in September, bolstering the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) view that the economy is on a recovery path and supporting the case for a rate hike in the coming months, reports Bloomberg. The pace of gains

Japan Intervened Twice in Third Quarter to Prop Up Yen

The Japanese government intervened in the foreign exchange market twice during the third quarter, spending a combined ¥5.54 trillion ($36.4 billion) to support the yen, reports Bloomberg. The interventions, carried out on July 11 and 12, were aimed at stemming the yen's slide against the dollar,

BOJ Expected to Keep Rates Steady

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to maintain its ultra-low interest rate policy at its upcoming meeting on October 30-31, but may signal a less dovish stance, reports Reuters. This shift could be driven by receding fears of a US recession and the need to prevent further yen depreciation.

Japan Equities Struggles for Direction as Earnings Season Kicks Off

After surging to record highs in July, the Nikkei 225 is now at a crossroads, leaving investors on edge as earnings season begins. This crucial period will determine whether the Japanese stock market can maintain its gains for the year amidst a strengthening yen, persistent global economic concerns, and political

Japan's Central Bank Can Raise Rates, But Will Proceed Cautiously, Says Dovish Policymaker

Fears of a rapid tightening of monetary policy in Japan are receding, as a dovish member of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) board, Asahi Noguchi, reiterated on Thursday that future rate hikes would be slow and cautious. As reported by Reuters, Noguchi said the BOJ has room to raise interest

Outlook for Japanese Yen Remains Weak, Goldman Sachs Predicts

The Japanese yen is projected to remain weak in the coming months, according to an analysis by Goldman Sachs on Wednesday. Despite hitting a 33-year low against the US dollar in April, analysts at the firm believe the yen could stay at or above 150 to the dollar for the

BOJ Data Hints at Possible Yen-Buying Intervention as Currency Plunges: Nikkei Asia

Data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday suggests that the Japanese government may have intervened in the currency market to support the plummeting yen, Nikkei Asia reports. The yen saw a dramatic turnaround against the US dollar on Monday after falling close to 12% since the beginning