Factbox-How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike this week?
The Bank of Japan concludes its first policy meeting of the year on Friday with the outcome to be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Here is a guide on what to expect and why the BOJ's rate review matters: WHEN DOES THE BOJ MEETING TAKE PLACE?
Bank Of Japan Expected To Hike Interest Rate
The Bank of Japan was expected to hike its main interest rate on Friday by the most in 18 years despite fears of economic turmoil under US President Donald Trump.
Bank of Japan set to raise rates on Friday: report
The move would mark the central bank's first rate hike since July last year, when it increased rates to 0.25%.
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates on Friday with inflation and wages ‘on path’
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates at its January 24 meeting following recent supportive comments from BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda and deputy Ryozo Himino.
BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a broad stocks rally worldwide calms policymakers' fears U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats could upend markets.
BOJ will raise its benchmark interest rate on Friday by the most in 18 years
According to a Jan. 22nd report by Bloomberg, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda and the Bank of Japan (BOJ)’s board are gonna raise the overnight call rate by 25 basis points to 0.5%. If confirmed, this increase would be the largest since February 2007.
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Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage
Japan's government on Thursday maintained a cautious outlook for the economy in part as policymakers kept a wary eye on U.S.
Will The Bank of Japan Hurt Markets Again?
Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates, potentially causing market volatility, but it may be different due to market expectations and dovish narratives. Read what investors need to know.
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