Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
World shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rates
World shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.
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Bank of Japan raises interest rate, highest in 17 years
Recent data show Japanese workers are gaining better wages and are generally set to receive solid pay raises in their upcoming annual union negotiations
Bank of Japan hikes interest rate to 17-year high, signals more
The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates on Friday to their highest level in 17 years and signalled more were in the pipeline despite fears of turmoil under US President
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate
Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump called on oil-producing countries to reduce the price of crude,
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target.
How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
The Bank of Japan holds its first policy meeting of the year next week and the outcome will be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
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Asian markets build on Trump rally, yen steady ahead of BoJ
Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the day.
US dollar posts biggest weekly loss since November 2023 on tariff angst
The U.S. dollar slid on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly loss in over a year after President Donald Trump suggested a softer stance on tariffs against China, adding to uncertainty about the trade policy that kept equity markets on edge.
Trump’s comments on tariffs, rates spark share rally
SINGORE, - Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of a softer stance on tariffs on China and lower U.S. rates following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen firmed after the Bank of Japan delivered a widely expected rate hike.
Dollar Slides
The tariff-threat inspired gains stalled, and the BOJ rate hike and stronger PMI in Europe have dragged the greenback lower against all the G10 currencies. Click to read.