BOJ deputy governor flags chance of rate hike next week
The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates next week as prospects of sustained wage gains heighten and the U.S. policy outlook becomes clearer in President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural address,
BOJ’s Deputy Chief Signals Chance of Rate Hike Next Week
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino reiterated that the central bank will raise rates if its outlook continues to be realized, while adding that there are risks both at home and abroad that require attention.
BOJ Set to Discuss Whether to Raise Rates Next Week
The deputy governor said the bank will discuss whether to raise the policy rate or not at the meeting, based on the latest outlook on the economy and prices.
BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Pledges to Discuss Whether to Raise Rates Next Week -- 2nd Update
"In conducting monetary policy, it is difficult but essential to judge the right timing," Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino said in a speech to business leaders in Kanagawa prefecture, near Tokyo. He said the bank will discuss whether to raise the policy rate or not at the meeting on Jan. 23-24, based on the latest outlook for the economy and prices.
Bank of Japan to discuss interest rate hike next week - deputy chief
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino has signaled that an interest rate hike may be on the cards at the monetary policy meeting on January 23-24, as many of the shocks to the Japanese economy and deflationary factors have been resolved.
BoJ's Himino Signals Policy Shift Next Week
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the bank will hike the interest rate if its outlook continues to be realized. 'The
Former BOJ Chief Kuroda Predicts More Rate Hikes
Under incumbent governor Kazuo Ueda, the BOJ ended Kuroda's stimulus measures in March and raised short-term interest rates to 0.25% in July. Ueda has signalled a readiness to raise rates further if Japan continues to progress towards durably reaching 2% inflation.
BOJ deputy chief signals chance of rate hike next week
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino has signaled the possibility of an interest rate hike next week by saying that the board will be discussing it, making it clear that the option is on the table.
BOJ will debate whether to hike rates next week, deputy gov Himino says
The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates at its policy meeting next week based on its new quarterly growth and inflation forecasts, Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Tuesday. In a speech to business leaders in the city of Yokohama,
BOJ to make decision on next rate hike this month, deputy chief says
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said Tuesday that board members will discuss whether to hike interest rates at a meeting later this month, in unusually detailed remarks suggesting a policy shift may be imminent.
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Japan’s economy minister vows to coordinate policy with Bank of Japan
JAPAN’S government will closely coordinate policy with the central bank as the economy is at a critical stage in shifting to ...