Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.

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In late 2024, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba added fresh aid for low-income households to cope with inflation, through his ...

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary support if improvements in the economy and price conditions continue, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday. The new ...

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%.

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the central bank of Japan. Established under the Bank of Japan Act in 1882, it is a juridical entity and neither a government agency nor a private corporation.

Outstanding bank lending in Japan stood at a record high of ¥605.8 trillion at the end of 2024, up 4.4% from a year before, according to industry data. The increase reflected strong corporate ...