Exclusive-BOJ to Pledge More Rate Hikes at Next Week's Policy Meeting, Sources Say

Exclusive-BOJ to pledge more rate hikes at next week's policy meeting, sources say

TOKYO, Dec 12 : The Bank of Japan will likely maintain a pledge next week to keep raising interest rates, but stress the pace of further hikes will depend on how the economy reacts to each increase, said three sources familiar with its thinking.Markets have almost fully priced in the chance of a rate hike to

The Week Ahead (Dec. 15–21): Japan Weighs Rate Hike, Putin to Hold Annual Press Conference

The Week Ahead (Dec. 15–21): Japan Weighs Rate Hike, Putin to Hold Annual Press Conference

URGENT: BOJ set to raise policy rate at Dec. 18-19 board meeting: source

The Bank of Japan is set to raise its key policy rate to 0.75 percent from the current 0.50 percent at its two-day board meeting through next Friday, a source familiar with the BOJ's thinking said.

Exclusive-BOJ to pledge more rate hikes at next week’s policy meeting, sources say

TOKYO, Dec 12 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan will likely maintain a pledge next week to keep raising interest rates, but stress the pace of further hikes will depend on how the economy reacts to each increase, said three sources familiar with its thinking. Markets have almost fully priced in the chance of a rate hike ‍to 0.75% from 0.5% at the December 18-19 meeting, after Governor Kazuo Ueda essentially pre-announced such a move. Attention has s…

Critical Alert: BOJ Interest Rates May Trigger Bitcoin's Next Major Move

BitcoinWorld Critical Alert: BOJ Interest Rates May Trigger Bitcoin’s Next Major Move Cryptocurrency traders are on high alert as the Bank of Japan prepares for a historic decision that could send shockwaves through global markets. With the BOJ expected to raise interest rates to their highest level in three decades, Bitcoin investors face a crucial test. This potential shift in Japanese monetary policy represents one of the most significant mac…

Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

Published: December 13, 2025 Tokyo’s stock market heads into the week of December 15–19 with the Topix at a record closing high and investors increasingly focused on a Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision that markets have largely priced in—but may not be fully prepared to interpret. The Nikkei 225 ended Friday (Dec. 12) at 50,836.55, while the Topix closed at 3,423.83, its highest close on record, after a broad rally that followed the U.S. Feder…