Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike

US dollar stumbles on 'tariff fatigue'; yen soars as BOJ hike bets rise
The U.S. dollar dropped against major currencies on Thursday, as investors took a step back and assessed President Donald Trump's latest tariff plans, while the yen rose to 11-week peaks versus the greenback as bets increased for further rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Yen Advances Past 150 per Dollar as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Ramp Up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid growing speculation the Bank of Japan will hike rates sooner rather than later.
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to 1%.
BOJ policymaker calls for more rate hikes, warns of inflation risk
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates more as keeping them at current low levels could cause excessive risk-taking and push up inflation too much, its board member Hajime Takata said, cementing expectations of further hikes in borrowing costs.
Yen climbs to its strongest this year versus dollar on BOJ hike bets
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, beating all major currencies’ performances on Thursday amid growing speculation the Bank of Japan will hike rates sooner rather than later.
BOJ’s Takata Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes, Sees Upside Risks to Prices
The Bank of Japan needs to keep adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in stages, policy board member Hajime Takata said as he warned about inflation risks.
Dollar steady as traders consider tariffs and yen surges on BOJ bets
The dollar eased against a range of currencies on Thursday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff plans, while the yen rose to multi-week highs as bets mounted of further Bank of Japan rate hikes.
US dollar retreats on 'tariff fatigue'; yen surges on BOJ rate hike bets
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies on ...
BOJ’s Ueda Holds Regular Meeting With Ishiba to Discuss Economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he held a regular meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to exchange views on the ...
Bank of Japan’s New Board Member Could Help Smooth Policy Normalization
University professor Junko Koeda is set to become the newest member of the Bank of Japan’s policy board, a move that could ...
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Yen climbs on BOJ outlook, yuan helped by prospect of trade deal
The yen reached its highest level in over two months as investors bet on additional rate hikes from the Bank of Japan.
Analysis-BOJ's fresh take on labour crunch opens door for more rate hikes
The Bank of Japan is increasingly blaming chronic labour shortages, not stagnant demand, as the main reason for its weak economic activity, a justification it may use to lift interest rates beyond ...
Yen soars as BOJ hike bets rise; U.S. dollar stumbles on ‘tariff fatigue’
The U.S. dollar dropped against major currencies on Thursday, as investors took a step back and assessed President Donald ...
BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according ...
Ex-BOJ Deputy Nakaso Sees BOJ Hiking to 1% and Perhaps Beyond
The Bank of Japan is set to continue raising its benchmark interest rate toward 1% for now and will likely look for further ...