BOJ divided on rate hike timing

BOJ divided on rate hike timing as U.S. election loomed, Oct summary shows
Many BOJ board members highlighted the need to focus on the economic fallout from market moves at last month's policy review held days before the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, a sign that shifts in the yen will remain key to how soon the central ...
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BOJ divided on rate hike timing, October summary shows
Many highlighted the need to scrutinize market developments, particularly yen moves, in determining whether the economy can weather higher borrowing costs.
BOJ keeps policy steady, leaves door open for near-term rate hike
The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Thursday but said risks around the U.S. economy were somewhat subsiding, signalling that conditions are falling into place to raise interest rates again.
BOJ’s October policy meeting reveals divisions among policymakers on rate hike timing
The summary of opinions from the BOJ’s October policy meeting on Monday revealed divisions among members on the timing of future interest rate hikes, with some warning of the risk of renewed market volatility.
Bank of Japan Divided Over Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Uncertainty
Bank of Japan Debates Timing of Interest Rate Hikes Amid Market Volatility The Bank of Japan (BOJ) remains split on when to raise interest rates, with some policymakers urging caution due to potential market volatility,
Trump victory heightens risks for BOJ as yen renews slide
A dollar rally triggered by Republican Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election could heighten pressure on ...
Trump Win May Spur BOJ Hike If Yen Falls More, Ex-Official Says
Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory intensifies uncertainties for the Bank of Japan, with the yen’s weakening in ...
Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar News: BoJ and China CPI in Focus
China inflation slowdown signals weaker Aussie dollar demand; softer prices may support an RBA rate cut in December.
Weaker Yen May Trigger BOJ to Raise Rates Next Month, BNP Paribas Says
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates in December despite uncertainties over the impact of President-elect Trump’s policies, said BNP Paribas economist Ryutaro Kono.
Another Yen Crisis Looms
The yen/dollar carry trade unwind in August drove market volatility. Political and economic pressures leave the BoJ in a fix.
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MNI INTERVIEW: BOJ Jan Hike Most Likely, But Yen Crucial
A weaker yen below JPY155 and toward JPY160 against the greenback could induce the Bank of Japan board to increase the policy ...
Japan's Political Kingmaker Says Trump Policies May Weaken Yen
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's economic and policies could further weaken the yen's value against the ...
Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: BoJ Rate Decision and U.S. Jobs Report Set USD/JPY Path
USD/JPY rises with BoJ rate path and U.S. labor data set to shape trends. A hawkish BoJ or dovish Fed could push the pair ...
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BOJ Board Discussed Impact of US Econ, Policy at October Meeting, Opinion Summary Shows
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda said at a news conference after the meeting ... As the economy is showing signs of improvement and the yen's weakness is likely to pressure import prices higher, some ...
U.S. News & World Report17d
BOJ May Offer Less Dovish Signs as US Recession Fears Ease, Rates on Hold
"As the yen is falling again, the BOJ will probably try to avoid sending a message that would appear too dovish," said Ryutaro Kono, chief Japan economist at BNP Paribas. At the two-day meeting ...