Japan's household spending massively beats expectations, boosting case for further BOJ hikes
Average household monthly income was 1,179,259 yen, up 7.2% in nominal terms and up 2.9% in real terms year on year. The ...
BOJ Deputy Governor Says Real Rates Shouldn't Stay Negative as Economy Strengthens
The deputy governor reiterated that the BOJ would consider additional rate increases if economic and prices developments align with expectations. However, he didn't provide any hints on the timing or ...
Japan Wages Grow Most Since 1997, Helping BOJ Rate Path and Yen
Japanese nominal wages rose at the fastest pace in nearly three decades, supporting the Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike ...
Japan’s Household Spending Jumps Most Since 2022 as Wages Rise
Japan’s households boosted consumption at the fastest pace since August 2022, as strong wage gains led by bonuses helped ...
BoJ's Tamura suggests gradual rate hike in a timely manner
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Naoki Tamura on Thursday suggested a gradual rate hike in a timely manner. Tamura added ...
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Japan wages grow most since 1997, supporting Bank of Japan hike path
JAPANESE nominal wages rose at the fastest pace in nearly three decades, supporting the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) latest rate ...
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Bank of Japan may revert to fuzzy communication after Fed-style clarity on rates
THE Bank of Japan, after clearly signalling last week’s interest rate hike, may return to its accustomed fuzzy guidance about ...
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Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since ... pay increases must exceed the 5.1% secured last year as real wages continue to fall. The board now projects core ...
BOJ Deputy Signals More Room to Hike Given Negative Real Rates
Japan’s real rates clearly remain in negative territory even with last week’s interest rate hike, and the Bank of Japan will ...