BOJ to debate whether to hike rate at next week's meeting

BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and maintain a pledge to keep pushing up borrowing costs if the economy continues to recover,
BOJ to raise rates next week
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and maintain a pledge to keep pushing up borrowing costs if the economy continues to recover,
Majority of BOJ board members likely to vote for rate hike next week
TOKYO -- A majority of the Bank of Japan 's policy board is likely to favor an additional rate hike at the monetary policy meeting to be held next Thursday and Friday, multiple sources have told Nikkei, which would raise the BOJ's policy rate to 0.5%, a 17-year-high.
Yen set for best week in over a month on BOJ rate hike bets
The yen was poised for its strongest weekly performance in over a month as expectations grow that the Bank of Japan will raise rates next week, putting the dollar on the back foot ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
More than 70% of BOJ watchers expect a rate hike next week
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda reinforced his deputy’s message this week that his board will consider a rate hike at the meeting, boosting the yen and expectations for action.
BOJ’s Deputy Chief Signals Chance of Rate Hike Next Week
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino reiterated that the central bank will raise rates if its outlook continues to be realized, while adding that there are risks both at home and abroad that require attention.
BOJ Chief Ueda Signals Rate Hike Chance Next Week, Yen Jumps
The remarks, which echo those made by BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Tuesday, pushed up the yen as markets continued to price in the chance of a rate hike at the bank's next policy meeting on Jan. 23-24.
BOJ to raise rates by end-March, most analysts lean toward January hike - Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again at one of the two meetings this quarter to 0.50%, an overwhelming majority ...
BOJ Sees Good Chance of January Hike Barring Trump Surprises
Bank of Japan officials see a good chance of an interest rate hike next week as long as the arrival of Donald Trump at the ...
Japanese Yen and Aussie Dollar News: BoJ and China’s Economy in Focus
BoJ and RBA decisions dominate 2025’s early trends. Wage growth, inflation, and China’s stimulus measures drive Forex markets ...
USD/JPY: Yen Strength Elements Emerged Ahead Of BoJ Meeting Next Week
Persistent USD strength against JPY seen in Q4 '24 is easing. Hawkish speeches from BoJ officials coupled with a softer US ...
BOJ will debate whether to hike rates next week, governor Ueda says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will debate next week whether to raise interest rates, ...
Banks struggle to meet ABM uptime standards
For specific banks, FGB’s ABMs achieved uptime rates above 98 per cent across the country, with the recovery time for its ...