BOJ debated weak-yen risk, scope for more rate hikes at Jan meeting, summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside inflation risks and the damage a weak yen could inflict on the economy, a summary of opinions at their January meeting showed on Monday.
BOJ's Policy Board Mulled Impact of Trump Policies at January Meeting
Last month, the BOJ raised the policy rate to 0.5% from 0.25%, the highest level since October 2008. Gov. Kazuo Ueda said at a post-meeting news conference that the bank would reflect on the impact of U.S. tariffs on its economic outlook and policy making as details become available.
BOJ discussed worries about price upward deviation in January
One member referred to 'a growing possibility that underlying CPI (consumer price index) inflation will rise steadily toward achieving the price stability target of 2%.'
BOJ board discussed at January meeting likelihood of more rate hikes, summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside inflation risks and the damage a weak yen could inflict on the economy, a summary of opinions at their January meeting showed on Monday.
BOJ Deputy Signals More Room to Hike Given Negative Real Rates
Japan’s real rates clearly remain in negative territory even with last week’s interest rate hike, and the Bank of Japan will keep raising rates if its economic outlook is realized, according to Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino.
Tokyo Inflation Continues to Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area picked up slightly in January, government data showed Friday, supporting the Bank of Japan’s plan to pursue more interest-rate increases.
More rate hikes discussed at BOJ meeting after increase to 17-yr high
The need for further interest rate hikes was discussed at the most recent Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting, with a board member pointing to the performance of the domestic economy and price rises as catalysts for higher borrowing costs,
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