BOJ Board Debated Possibility of Near-Term Rate Hike, Meeting Summary Shows

Bank of Japan signals readiness for more rate hikes,sees tariff impact

The Bank of Japan ((BOJ)) said that it is keeping the door open for further interest rate hikes, according to a Summary of Opinions released following its September meeting. Policymakers stressed they must judge the future economic path "without any

BOJ Summary Shows Debate Taking Hold on Timing of Raising Rates

Bank of Japan board members discussed the appropriate timing of an interest rate hike at a policy meeting earlier this month that saw two members call for a rate move.

BOJ board debated possibility of near-term rate hike, meeting summary shows

TOKYO :Bank of Japan board members debated the feasibility of raising interest rates in the near term, with one suggesting the timing may be appropriate, a summary of opinions at the central bank's September policy meeting showed on Tuesday."Judging solely from the perspective of Japan's economic conditions,

BoJ summary reveals rising hawkish pressure, but board still divided - Action Forex

The BoJ’s September Summary of Opinions revealed that members debated the feasibility of raising interest rates in the near term, with some arguing that conditions were aligning for another move. The release underscores a growing hawkish tilt inside the Board, even as the majority voted to hold steady at 0.50%. One member argued that “judging […] The post BoJ summary reveals rising hawkish pressure, but board still divided appeared first on Acti…

UPDATE 1-BOJ board debated possibility of near-term rate hike, meeting summary shows

(Adds detail from summary in paragraphs 3-4, background in paragraph 5) By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Bank of Japan board members debated the feasibility of…

BOJ board's hawkish flex lowers bar for an October rate hike

A renewed fall in the yen, which has weakened to near the critical 150 line to the dollar, may pressure the BOJ to hike rates as it accelerates inflation by lifting import costs, analysts say