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Bank of Japan hints at near-term rate hike, pushing yields higher

Ueda said the central bank could "respond with monetary policy" if currency moves significantly drive inflation and wages, suggesting sharp yen falls could affect the timing of the next rate hike

Bank of Japan scraps negative interest rate

In its first increase in 17 years, the Bank of Japan said it was lifting its short-term policy rate from -0.1 percent to between zero and 0.1 percent.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Bank of Japan hints at near-term rate hike, pushing yields higher

Ueda said the central bank could "respond with monetary policy" if currency moves significantly drive inflation and wages, suggesting sharp yen falls could affect the timing of the next rate hike

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

Bank of Japan scraps negative interest rate

In its first increase in 17 years, the Bank of Japan said it was lifting its short-term policy rate from -0.1 percent to between zero and 0.1 percent.

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