Bank of Japan rate-hike odds rebound on US-China tariff progress

Bank of Japan rate-hike odds rebound on US-China tariff progress

TOKYO -- The recent agreement by the U.S. and China to slash tariffs has revived speculation about the Bank of Japan raising interest rates past 0.5%

Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Signals Future Hikes, Even as Trump Tariff Tensions Cloud Outlook

Wages and domestic strength push BOJ to stay hawkish despite global uncertainty and sluggish exports. Key Highlights: The Bank of Japan has reaffirmed its intention to continue raising interest rates after a temporary pause, citing rising wages and persistent price pressures. Trump’s unpredictable trade policy is a factor, but not enough to derail the BOJ’s roadmap—at least not yet. Yello ParadiseSquad! Japan’s central bank just made it clear: …

BOJ still intends to raise rates while monitoring tariffs, summary shows

The written account of the BOJ gathering comes as risk appetite returns to global financial markets following the cooldown in U.S.-China tariff tensions on Monday.

BoJ opinions: Sees tariff risks but maintains flexible rate-hike stance - Action Forex

BoJ’s Summary of Opinions from its April 30–May 1 meeting revealed a generally cautious view on the impact of US tariffs, with board members acknowledging the potential economic damage but not seeing it as enough to derail the pursuit of the 2% inflation target. One member noted that BoJ may enter a “temporary pause” in […] The post BoJ opinions: Sees tariff risks but maintains flexible rate-hike stance appeared first on Action Forex.

BoJ’s Uchida: There are both upside, downside risks from US tariffs on Japan’s prices

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Tuesday that “there are both upside, downside risks from US tariffs on Japan’s prices.”