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.
BOJ’s Ueda Tells Nikkei Wage Trends Will Drive Policy Moves
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said interest-rate hikes are “nearing” as inflation and economic trends develop in line with the central bank’s forecasts, without explicitly supporting an increase in December.
BOJ’s Ueda says rate hike getting nearer with wage trend key
With his latest remarks, Ueda leaves open the possibility of a December rate move without boxing himself in to that position.
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,
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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.
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.
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