Bank of Japan cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts today, suggesting uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and the hit to exports could keep policy in a holding pattern for some time. Business • 01 May
Bank of Japan cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts today, suggesting uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and the hit to exports could keep policy in a holding pattern for some time. Business • 01 May
Bank of Japan to proceed cautiously on inflation target The Bank of Japan will proceed cautiously with inflation-targeting frameworks, Governor Kazuo Ueda said today, noting that some challenges are "uniquely difficult" for Japan after years of ultra-easy monetary policy. Business • 27 May 24
Bank of Japan to proceed cautiously on inflation target The Bank of Japan will proceed cautiously with inflation-targeting frameworks, Governor Kazuo Ueda said today, noting that some challenges are "uniquely difficult" for Japan after years of ultra-easy monetary policy. Business • 27 May 24
Yen falls further as Bank of Japan stands pat on rates The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-low interest rates unchanged today and stopped short of signalling another hike, pushing the yen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar. Business • 26 Apr 24
Yen falls further as Bank of Japan stands pat on rates The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-low interest rates unchanged today and stopped short of signalling another hike, pushing the yen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar. Business • 26 Apr 24
Bank of Japan boss signals scope to cut monetary stimulus Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must consider whittling down stimulus further if inflation continues to accelerate, signalling the chance of another interest rate hike later this year in line with market bets. Business • 09 Apr 24
Bank of Japan boss signals scope to cut monetary stimulus Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must consider whittling down stimulus further if inflation continues to accelerate, signalling the chance of another interest rate hike later this year in line with market bets. Business • 09 Apr 24
Japan moves closer to ending era of negative rates Bigger-than-expected pay hikes by major Japanese firms have significantly heightened the chance the central bank will end eight years of negative interest rate policy next week, marking a landmark shift away from its huge stimulus programme. Business • 15 Mar 24
Japan moves closer to ending era of negative rates Bigger-than-expected pay hikes by major Japanese firms have significantly heightened the chance the central bank will end eight years of negative interest rate policy next week, marking a landmark shift away from its huge stimulus programme. Business • 15 Mar 24
Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy today though officials face increasing pressure to turn more hawkish as the yen weakens and after fresh data showed inflation remained stubbornly high. Business • 22 Sep 23
Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy today though officials face increasing pressure to turn more hawkish as the yen weakens and after fresh data showed inflation remained stubbornly high. Business • 22 Sep 23
Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures The Bank of Japan has announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures today, but said it would maintain them for the time being in the first policy decision under new governor Kazuo Ueda. Business • 28 Apr 23
Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures The Bank of Japan has announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures today, but said it would maintain them for the time being in the first policy decision under new governor Kazuo Ueda. Business • 28 Apr 23
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda retires Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda. Business • 10 Mar 23
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda retires Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda. Business • 10 Mar 23
Japan names academic Ueda as next central bank governor Japan's government named academic Kazuo Ueda as its pick to become next central bank governor, a surprise choice that could heighten the chance of an end to its unpopular yield control policy. Business • 14 Feb 23
Japan names academic Ueda as next central bank governor Japan's government named academic Kazuo Ueda as its pick to become next central bank governor, a surprise choice that could heighten the chance of an end to its unpopular yield control policy. Business • 14 Feb 23
Japan set to appoint Ueda as next BoJ governor Japan's government is likely to appoint academic Kazuo Ueda, a former member of the Bank of Japan's policy board, as the bank's next governor, two government officials told Reuters. Business • 10 Feb 23
Japan set to appoint Ueda as next BoJ governor Japan's government is likely to appoint academic Kazuo Ueda, a former member of the Bank of Japan's policy board, as the bank's next governor, two government officials told Reuters. Business • 10 Feb 23
