Factbox-How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
The Bank of Japan holds its first policy meeting of the year next week and the outcome will be announced days after the ...
Bank of Japan Chief Again Signals Chance of Rate Hike Next Week
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.
BOJ to raise rates by end-March, most analysts lean toward January hike
The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again at one of the two meetings this quarter to 0.50%, an overwhelming majority of economists surveyed by Reuters said, with most leaning toward a January ...
Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike chance
Japan's annual wholesale inflation held steady at 3.8% in December on stubbornly high food costs, data showed on Thursday, ...
US Inflation Relief Dents Dollar, Yen Gains Ahead of BOJ
The yen was the biggest major mover on the dollar overnight, rising about 1% and extending gains in Asia, as inflation relief ...
Treasuries 'Death Spiral' Risk Is Brushed Aside by Foreign Funds
The stance of overseas investors toward Treasuries is more important than ever. Foreign funds held $7.33 trillion of long-term US debt at the end of October, about a third of the outstanding amount, ...
Asian Stocks Primed for Gains After US Inflation: Markets Wrap
In Asia, data set for release includes producer prices in Japan, employment in Australia and a rate decision in South Korea. Bank of Korea is expected to cut borrowing costs 25 basis points to 2.75%.