The Bank of Japan is likely to seize on a raft of new data available in April as an opportunity to raise its benchmark interest rate, looking past rumblings in the market over the possibility of a move in March, according to a former BOJ board member.
The Bank of Japan is likely to seize on a raft of new data available in April as an opportunity to raise its benchmark interest rate, looking past rumblings in the market over the possibility of a move in March, according to a former BOJ board member.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark rate and issued higher inflation forecasts that leave scope for its next hike to come earlier than the expected timing of summer.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stuck to his even-handed stance on the central bank’s rate-hike path after holding the benchmark steady and raising the inflation outlook, with his comments helping nudge the yen lower before it rebounded abruptly.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stuck to his even-handed stance on the central bank’s rate-hike path after holding the benchmark steady and raising the inflation outlook, with his comments helping nudge the yen lower before it rebounded abruptly.
A shopper carries a Fray I.D branded bag in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has promised various measures to tackle inflation in her upcoming economic package, which is expected to lessen the hit from price growth on households and businesses. Photographer: Ko Tsuchiya/Bloomberg
Bank of Japan officials are paying increasing attention to the yen’s potential impact on inflation, with possible implications for future rate hikes after a likely hold decision next week, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bank of Japan officials are paying increasing attention to the yen’s potential impact on inflation, with possible implications for future rate hikes after a likely hold decision next week, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan may raise its benchmark interest rates as early as April as heightened market concerns over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “dangerous” approach to fiscal policy keep the yen weak, according to a former BOJ board member.
The Bank of Japan may raise its benchmark interest rates as early as April as heightened market concerns over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “dangerous” approach to fiscal policy keep the yen weak, according to a former BOJ board member.
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise its economic growth projection when its board meets later this month, while officials are set to keep the benchmark interest rate on hold, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise its economic growth projection when its board meets later this month, while officials are set to keep the benchmark interest rate on hold, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bank of Japan officials are likely to start selling the central bank’s pile of exchange-traded funds as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a process expected to take decades to complete.
Bank of Japan officials are likely to start selling the central bank’s pile of exchange-traded funds as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a process expected to take decades to complete.
Bank of Japan officials are likely to start selling the central bank’s pile of exchange-traded funds as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a process expected to take decades to complete.
Bank of Japan officials are likely to start selling the central bank’s pile of exchange-traded funds as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, a process expected to take decades to complete.
Bank of Japan officials consider it likely that interest rates will rise above 0.75% before their rate hike cycle is over, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that more increases may be in store after a widely expected move next week.
Bank of Japan officials consider it likely that interest rates will rise above 0.75% before their rate hike cycle is over, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that more increases may be in store after a widely expected move next week.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The BOJ took another step toward policy normalization, announcing it would start to offload its massive exchange-traded fund holdings even while keeping interest rates steady in a contested vote as two dissenters pushed for a hike.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s policy path may include as many as four rate increases by 2027, with three more coming after a widely anticipated move next week, according to a former executive director.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s policy path may include as many as four rate increases by 2027, with three more coming after a widely anticipated move next week, according to a former executive director.
Bank of Japan officials are ready to raise interest rates at a policy meeting later this month, provided there’s no major shock to the economy or financial markets in the meantime, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bank of Japan officials are ready to raise interest rates at a policy meeting later this month, provided there’s no major shock to the economy or financial markets in the meantime, according to people familiar with the matter.
A Japanese flag flies outside the Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
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