Bank of Japan News

Japan's March Producer Prices Surge 4.2%, Exceeding Forecasts Amid Economic Shifts

Japan's producer price index rose by 4.2% in March year-on-year, exceeding expectations. The report also highlights a 0.4% monthly increase in PPI, with export prices up by 0.8% an...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed as US Tariffs Loom and Japan Eyes Rate Hikes

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions after US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements and the Bank of Japan's signals on possible rate hikes due to rising inflation. K...

Asian Markets React Mixedly as Trump Hints at Tariff Exemptions: A Detailed Analysis

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixedly in response to President Trump's signals on tariff exemptions, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gaining, while South Korea's ...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions Following Trump's Hint at Tariff Exemptions

Asia-Pacific markets reacted mixedly to President Trump's hints at tariff exemptions, with some indices gaining while others declined. The Bank of Japan remains optimistic about hi...

Asian Markets React to BoJ's Steady Rates and Japan's Economic Data

Asian markets showed mixed reactions to the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates steady at 0.5%, alongside Japan's economic indicators showing a decrease in industrial p...

Asian Markets React Mixed to Bank of Japan's Rate Decision and Economic Data

Asian stock markets reacted variably to the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates steady and the release of Japan's economic data, including industrial production and tra...

Asian Markets React Mixed to BoJ's Unchanged Rate Decision and Economic Data

Asian markets had mixed reactions after the Bank of Japan kept its interest rate unchanged at 0.5%. Japan's industrial production fell in January, while its trade balance turned in...

Asian Markets React Variably to Bank of Japan's Rate Decision and Economic Data

Asian markets showed mixed reactions after the Bank of Japan kept its interest rate unchanged at 0.5%. Japan's industrial production fell in January, while its trade balance swung ...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to BoJ's Interest Rate Decision and Japan's Economic Data

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions after the Bank of Japan kept its interest rate unchanged. Japan's industrial production fell, while its trade balance improved. Regional...

Asian Markets React Mixed to BoJ's Unchanged Rate Decision and Economic Data

Asian stock markets showed mixed reactions after the Bank of Japan kept its interest rate unchanged. Japan's industrial production declined in January, while its trade balance shif...

Asian Markets React to BoJ's Interest Rate Decision and Economic Data

Asia-Pacific stock markets showed mixed reactions after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged, with investors analyzing Japan's economic data including industrial product...

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Raises Alarms Over US Tariffs' Global Impact

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda voices concerns over US tariffs' unpredictability and their global economic impact, highlighting the need for close monitoring of trade policies a...

Asian Markets Show Positive Momentum Following Key Economic Indicators from Australia and Japan

Asian stock markets mostly climbed as investors reacted to Australia's inflation rise to 2.5% and Japan's central bank policy discussions. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&...

Dollar Hits 6-Week Low Against Yen Amid Bank of Japan's Rate Hike and US Policy Shifts

The dollar reached a 6-week low against the yen following the Bank of Japan's rate hike and US policy uncertainties. Japan's business activity saw a slight improvement, but the US ...

Asian Markets React Positively to Bank of Japan's Rate Hike and Japan's Rising CPI

Asian markets responded variably to the Bank of Japan's rate hike and Japan's rising CPI, with significant movements in major indices and currency impacts noted.

Governor Lee Highlights Minimal Incentive to Unwind Yen Carry Trades Amid a Weakening Yen

Lee Bok-hyun, governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, discusses the low incentive to unwind yen carry trades due to the widening U.S.-Japan interest rate gap and the yen's w...

Shenzhen Stock Market Skyrockets by 4%: A New Dawn for Chinese Markets?

Asia-Pacific markets saw a significant uptick, with Chinese stocks leading the gains. The Shenzhen Composite soared by 4.14%, while South Korea's political scene took center stage ...

US Dollar Gains Momentum Against Vietnamese Dong in Unofficial Markets

The US dollar saw a 0.17% increase against the Vietnamese dong in unofficial markets, reaching VND25,800. Globally, the dollar held near a 14-month high, influenced by a strong pay...

Japan at a Turning Point: Minister Akazawa Warns Against Deflation Relapse

Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister, Ryosei Akazawa, discusses the critical phase Japan is in to overcome deflation and the importance of not slipping back into it, highlighti...

Japan's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits Decade-High, Signaling Policy Shift

Japan's 10-year government bond yield has surged to 1.11%, marking its highest point in over 13 years. This rise is attributed to market expectations of tighter monetary policy ami...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to US Investigation on Chinese Legacy Semiconductors

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed the impact of a US investigation into Chinese legacy semiconductors and considered central bank meeting minutes a...

Biden's Probe into China's Semiconductor Sector Shakes Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance due to Biden's probe into China's semiconductor sector, and the release of meeting minutes by the Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Au...

Japan's Economy: Steady Recovery Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Japan's economy is recovering moderately despite some pauses, with government policies improving employment and income. The government works with the Bank of Japan to manage polici...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Lower Amid Central Bank Rate Moves

Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly declined on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's decision to ease monetary policy and the Bank of Japan's rate stability.

Fed's Potential Rate Cut Slowdown Sends Asian Markets Plummeting

Asian stock markets experience significant losses after the Federal Reserve signals a potential slowdown in interest rate cuts. Key indexes in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Au...

Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Decision: Key to Asia-Pacific Markets' Performance

Asia-Pacific stock indexes traded mixed as investors awaited the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. The BOJ is expected to maintain rates at 0.25%. Market performance varied a...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Up as Investors Eye Japan's Trade Data and BoJ Decision

Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors assess Japan's trade data and await the Bank of Japan's rate decision. Major indexes in Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China...

Fed Rate Cut Looms: Dollar's Steady Performance Amid Global Central Bank Meetings

The U.S. dollar remains steady against the yen and other major currencies as investors anticipate a potential hawkish rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Focus will be on the new econ...

Japan's Exports Surge in November, Surpassing Market Expectations

Japan's exports grew by 3.8% in November, surpassing expectations and driven by strong global demand. Exports to China rose by 4.1%, while those to the US declined by 8%. The trade...

Central Bank Decisions: Risk Appetite Takes a Hit in Asia

Asian markets are cautious with stocks down and risk appetite low ahead of central bank decisions. The Fed and Bank of Japan's announcements are key, with Thailand and Indonesia al...

European Markets Unsteady as Dollar Strengthens Amid Central Bank Meetings

European shares wobble and the dollar firms as traders await central bank meetings, with the Fed expected to cut rates and other banks likely to maintain policies. U.S. markets out...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Down Amid Economic Data and Policy Expectations

Asia-Pacific stock indexes mostly declined as investors assessed fresh economic reports and anticipated new monetary policy decisions by major central banks.