Japan, Inflation and BOJ

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’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 the path for the central bank to hike rates in December.
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's corporate service inflation steady, keeps alive rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place.
Japan’s Inflation Holds Above BOJ Target Amid Rate Hike Bets
Japan’s key inflation gauge held above the central bank’s target even as price gains moderated a tad, in data largely supporting the central bank’s view that underlying inflation remains solid.
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 ...
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 ...
Reuters on MSN5d
Japan's inflation holds above BOJ target, fanning Dec rate hike bets
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Japan's core inflation in October held above the central bank's 2% target and a key index stripping away the effect of fuel accelerated, data showed on Friday, keeping ...
Japan inflation slows in Oct. for 2nd month on energy subsidies
Japan's core consumer prices in October climbed 2.3 percent from a year earlier, increasing at a slower pace for the second straight ...
Nikkei Asia5d
Japan's inflation slows in October for the second straight month
TOKYO -- Japan's core inflation rate slowed for the second straight month in October due to lower electricity prices, according to government data released on Friday.
Japan's corporate service inflation steady, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike prospect
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held steady near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing ...
Asia markets mostly rise while China stocks falter; investors assess Japan inflation, Singapore GDP data
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday, tracking a rally on Wall Street that saw the S&P log gains for a fourth straight day ...