Japan, inflation and BOJ

Bank of Japan says inflation data key in deciding rate hikes, Nikkei reports
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda revealed in an exclusive interview with Nikkei newspaper that the central bank will base whether to hike interest rates on critical economic indicators, particularly wage and inflation data.
Japan's October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table
Japan's headline inflation rate slipped to 2.3% in October, its lowest level since January and down from the 2.5% seen in September. The core inflation rate fell to 2.3% from 2.4%, slightly higher compared to the 2.
Japan's steady corporate service inflation bolsters BOJ rate-hike view
The Bank of Japan is watching service-sector inflation for clues on whether demand-driven price gains are broadening enough to justify further raising interest rates.
Japan Data Hint Economy Improving, Bolstering Case for Rate Hike
A pick up in consumer prices in Tokyo, retail sales and industrial production signal a steady economic improvement ahead of December’s closely watched Bank of Japan policy meeting.
Japan Data Hint That Economy is Improving, Bolstering Case for Rate Hike -- Update
Some economists and investors expect the BOJ to raise interest rates at its next meeting in late December, but others see a January hike as more likely. The Tokyo CPI print backs Capital Economics' long-held call for a December increase.
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerates in November
By Leika Kihara and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in November and ...
Japan’s inflation struggle: How new stimulus measures may shape the economy
Japan launches a ¥39 trillion plan to fight inflation and support households. Discover how rising prices and fiscal and ...
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Core inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo perks up
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in November and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed ...
Core inflation in Japan's capital perks up, yen jumps on rate hike bets
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital in November rose 2.2% from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, staying above the ...
Japan’s Underlying Inflation Picks Up, Paving Way for December Rate Hike
Japan’s overall consumer inflation continued to slow in October, but a rise in underlying price pressures could further clear ...
Japanese yen soars after hot inflation reading
A hotter-than-expected inflation reading from Japan on Friday increased expectations for an interest-rate hike in the country, sending the yen to a six-week high. The dollar sank to as low as 149.56 ...
Japan's Steady Service Inflation Keeps Alive BOJ Rate-Hike Prospects
The BOJ ended negative interest rates in March and raised its short-term policy rate to 0.25% in July on the view Japan was ...
Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar News: Aussie Inflation and the RBA
As Japan’s services PMI tops 50 and inflation stirs debate, USD/JPY slips below 153. US Personal Income & Outlays data holds ...
Japan’s Ishiba Renews Pressure on Companies to Ramp Up Pay
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on companies to continue ramping up pay for workers, as his government seeks to ...
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Morning Bid: Yen Bulls Charge Ahead After Tokyo Inflation Data
The yen surged as much as 1.1% to its strongest in six weeks, breaking below the 150-per-dollar threshold as traders ramped ...