Dollar subdued as traders weigh tariffs; yen surges on BOJ bets
The dollar eased against a range of currencies on Thursday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff ...
US dollar retreats on 'tariff fatigue'; yen surges on BOJ rate hike bets
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies on ...
BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according ...
BOJ’s Ueda Holds Regular Meeting With Ishiba to Discuss Economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he held a regular meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to exchange views on the ...
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to ...
Investors target Japan bank shares in bet on rising BOJ rates
Japanese bank shares have become highly popular with investors betting on rising Bank of Japan interest rates as uncertainty ...
BOJ to Raise Rates Once More This Year to 0.75%, Most Likely in Q3: Reuters Poll
The survey also showed analysts' median prediction for the rate of pay increases in wage talks this year is 5%, close to last ...
Yen Advances Past 150 per Dollar as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Ramp Up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid ...
Bank of Japan’s New Board Member Could Help Smooth Policy Normalization
University professor Junko Koeda is set to become the newest member of the Bank of Japan’s policy board, a move that could ...
Q4' 24 GDP Grew Much Stronger Than Expected, Supporting BoJ Normalisation Ahead
Given the upside risks to higher inflation, the BoJ is likely to raise rates as early as May if the Shunto wage negotation ...
Yen Climbs to Strongest This Year Versus Dollar on BOJ Hike Bets
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, beating all major currencies’ performance on Thursday amid ...
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Food inflation becoming harder for BoJ to ignore
That may boost pressure on the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to hike its benchmark rate at a faster pace than previously expected. Cabbage prices at 2.6 times their five-year average are a particular problem ...