-
2 weeks ago | 
mnimarkets.com | Hiroshi Inoue
You are missing out on very valuable content. The Bank of Japan's future monetary-policy direction is uncertain and unfolding international trade developments could drive it to either hike the 0.5% policy rate, or implement unconventional easing measures, a former BOJ chief economist told MNI, s...
-
2 weeks ago | 
mnimarkets.com | Hiroshi Inoue
The timing of future rate hikes is expected to become even more uncertain as the Bank of Japan board highlights increasing downside risks to the economy and greater price volatility driven by U.S. tariffs following its next policy decision on May 1, ...
-
2 weeks ago | 
mnimarkets.com | Hiroshi Inoue
You are missing out on very valuable content. A more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve, driven by the inflationary effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs, will drive caution among Bank of Japan policymakers and make near-term interest rate hikes less likely despite ongoing inflationary pressures...
-
3 weeks ago | 
mnimarkets.com | Hiroshi Inoue
The Bank of Japan will likely raise its policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its June 16-17 meeting, a former chief economist told MNI, adding that while unlikely, a hike at the May 1 meeting is still possible. "The June rate hike is the favou...
-
3 weeks ago | 
mnimarkets.com | Hiroshi Inoue
The Bank of Japan will not raise its policy interest rate at the May 1 board meeting, even if economic and inflation trends justify an increase, as concerns over slowing global growth due to U.S. trade policies and volatile equity markets outweigh th...
-
3 weeks ago | 
mnimarkets.com | Hiroshi Inoue
You are missing out on very valuable content.
-
1 month ago | 
marketnews.com | Hiroshi Inoue
MNI is the leading provider of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.
-
1 month ago | 
marketnews.com | Hiroshi Inoue
MNI (TOKYO) - The Bank of Japan's March Tankan survey will show the benchmark business sentiment will likely fall slightly from three months ago and capital investment plans by major firms in fiscal 2025 are likely to be weaker from a year earlier, economists predicted. Concern over the global economy caused by U.S. trade policies and a weaker Chinese economy will hit manufacturing sentiment, but the pass-through of high labour and raw material costs will somewhat boost non-manufacturers.
-
1 month ago | 
marketnews.com | Hiroshi Inoue
MNI is the leading provider of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.
-
1 month ago | 
marketnews.com | Hiroshi Inoue
MNI (TOKYO) - Japan's annual core consumer inflation rate decelerated to 3.0% y/y in February from January’s 3.2% due to lower energy prices, although prices for foods excluding perishables rose, data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed on Friday. February’s index stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the 35th consecutive month. Energy prices rose 6.9%, down from 10.8% the prior month, while food excluding perishables increase 5.6%, up 50 basis points.
