BOJ's Ueda says rate hike timing 'approaching', Nikkei reports
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing of the next interest rate hike was "approaching" as the economy was moving in line with the central bank's forecasts, the Nikkei newspaper reported, leaving open the chance of a December rate increase.
Japanese Yen Surges on Bets for More BOJ Interest-Rate Hikes
The Japanese yen rose to a six-week high against the dollar Friday. While trading was thin because of the Black Friday holiday in the U.S., the moves are still worth watching after volatility in the Asian currency sparked market turmoil earlier this year.
Japanese Yen bulls retain control near multi-week top amid growing BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen rallied as a stronger Tokyo CPI lifted December BoJ rate hike bets. Geopolitical risks, trade war fears and depressed US bond yields also benefit the JPY. The USD hits a fresh two-week low and contributes to the USD/JPY pair's downfall.
BOJ's Ueda says wage trends key to possible rate hikes, Nikkei reports
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the next interest rate hikes are "nearing in the sense that economic data are on track," the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday. "I would like to see what kind of momentum the fiscal 2025 shunto (spring wage negotiation) creates,
Yen Surge Sparks Speculation on BOJ Rate Hike
The yen surged to a six-week high following unexpected inflation increases in Tokyo, heightening speculation of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike. As the dollar weakens due to holiday-thinned trading and previous gains,
BOJ's Ueda says wage trends key to possible rate hikes: Nikkei
BANK of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said the next interest rate hikes are “nearing in the sense that economic data are on track,” the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday (Nov 30). Read more at The Business Times.
Yen Surges on Rate Hike Expectations; USD/JPY May Test 142-143 Area
The dollar/yen pair tumbled about 1.0% to 149.96 after Japanese data raised expectations of a December rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
Yen surges to 150 per dollar amid growing BOJ rate hike bets
The yen jumped as much as 1% to a six-week high at 150 per dollar on Friday, after faster than expected inflation in Tokyo supported bets for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike next month.
Yen strengthens past ¥150 against dollar on BoJ rate rise expectations
The yen briefly strengthened past the level of ¥150 against the US dollar on Friday, as hotter than expected inflation readings fuelled more bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in December.
Japan Firms Rush to Sell Bonds as BOJ December Hike Bets Grow
Japanese corporate borrowers are selling bonds at a faster pace as speculation grows the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates again next month.
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Weak yen possible risk once after reaching 2% inflation: BOJ chief Q&A
Ueda also stressed that yen weakness will be a risk to the central bank's outlook if the currency falls further after the ...