Japan, inflation

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 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'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 making steady progress towards durably achieving its 2% inflation target. Governor Ueda has said the BOJ will keep raising rates if inflation remains on track to stably hit 2% as it projects.
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.
Japan Data Show Some Signs of Improvement in Economy
Consumer prices, excluding fresh food, for the Tokyo metropolitan area rose 2.2% in November from a year earlier, marking the first acceleration in the pace of inflation in three months.
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerates in November
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 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 ...
Japan finalises $92 bln extra budget for fresh spending package
Japan's government finalised a $92 billion supplementary budget on Friday to shield households from rising living costs, ...
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 Industrial Output, Retail Sales Grow Less Than Forecast; Tokyo Inflation Rises
Japan's industrial production and retail sales registered weaker-than-expected growth in November and core inflation in the capital ...
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 ...
Warm weather drives drop in Oct. Japan supermarket sales
Sales at supermarkets in Japan fell in October as unseasonably warm weather slowed demand for autumn-and-winter clothing.