Bank of Japan raises interest rates

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates, shrugging off Trump risks
In the eyes of Japanese economic policymakers, there have been few surprises from the nearly week-old Trump administration. That, in part, gave them confidence to raise interest rates again Friday. Why it matters: The Bank of Japan had held off hiking rates late last year,
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
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.
Charting the Global Economy: Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level since 2008 and took a more bullish view on the strength of inflation.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
Japan's central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years after consumer price rises accelerated in December. The move by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its short-term policy rate to "around 0.5 per cent" comes just hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps
Japan's central bank raised interest rates to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts.
US stocks retreat while yen gains on Bank of Japan rate hike
Wall Street stocks retreated Friday as the market's latest rally lost steam, while the yen pushed higher after the Bank of Japan lifted interest rates.
Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years
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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years
such as Japan. The central bank said it would continue to raise interest rates if economic growth and inflation stayed in line with its projections. “The likelihood of achieving the bank’s ...
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