Shares are moderately higher in Asia and U.S. futures are mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to its highest level in 30 years.
Japan finance minister warns of action against any excessive forex moves
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that Tokyo would take appropriate action to deal with any excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market.
Japan’s central bank hikes interest rate to highest in 30 years
The market’s focus is now on the timing for future hikes, with most Bank of Japan watchers anticipating the pace will be once every six months.
Bank of Japan hikes rates to highest in 3 decades but remains vague on ‘neutral’ destination
Higher rates, however, risk exacerbating the downturn in Japanese economy. Revised GDP numbers for the third quarter showed that economy shrank more than initially estimated, contracting 0.6% quarter ...
Japan’s MUFG to invest $4.4 billion for 20% stake in Shriram Finance
MUFG’s investment in Shriram Finance has added to the momentum of activity in the financial services space in the Indo-Japan corridor. The transaction combines SFL’s established domestic franchise and ...
Asia tech stocks bounce back as Wall Street rally; Nikkei outpaces peers after BoJ decision
Asia stock markets trade higher on Friday, buoyed by a rebound in technology shares and following a Wall Street rally, fueled by softer-than-expected November CPI data and increased optimism for Fed ...
What to know about the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate Friday to a 30-year high, as widely expected, and financial markets shrugged ...
The Bank of Japan Raised Rates. Here’s Why You Should Care.
Rate rises in Japan ripple through global markets and might even push up the cost of borrowing in the U.S.
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Japan reaffirms non-nuclear stance after official’s nuclear weapon remark
TOKYO -- Japan's position of adhering to its non-nuclear principles remains unchanged, the top government spokesperson stated on Friday, after local media outlets reported that an undisclosed source ...
Japan’s Nikkei rallies, JGB yields hit 2006 high as BOJ hikes rates
Japan's Nikkei surged over 1% as the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high of 0.75%, signaling further tightening. The 10-year government bond yields consequently hit a 19-year ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 3-week low
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week low on Thursday, pressured by heavyweight tech stocks ...
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 30 years as inflation stays above target
Japan's central bank on Friday raised its policy rate to a three-decade high, marching ahead with its policy normalization, as inflation has stayed above its target levels for nearly four years now.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 0.75%
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to levels unseen in three decades, taking another landmark step in ending decades of huge monetary support and near-zero borrowing costs.
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years
The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up industry and support households.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to levels unseen in three decades and signaled its readiness for further hikes beyond next year, taking another landmark step in ending decades of ...