Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate, aiming to curb yen's …
Jul 31, 2024 · The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to 0.25% from a range of zero to about 0.1%, acting to curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.
Bank of Japan lifts rates as Fed inches towards cut | Reuters
Jul 30, 2024 · The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to levels unseen in 15 years and unveiled a detailed plan to slow its massive bond buying, taking another step towards phasing out a decade of huge...
Japan: BOJ hikes interest rates for the first time in 17 years
Mar 19, 2024 · The Bank of Japan’s lending rate for overnight borrowing by banks was raised to a range of 0 to 0.1% from minus 0.1% at a policy meeting that confirmed expectations of a shift away from ultra-lax monetary policy. It was the first rate hike since February 2007.
BOJ signals no rush in raising rates again, keeps policy steady
Sep 19, 2024 · TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and its governor said it could afford to spend time eyeing the fallout from global economic uncertainties,...
IMF calls on Bank of Japan to hike interest rates at 'gradual' pace
Oct 24, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund welcomes the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates in July, but further hikes should proceed at a gradual pace, a senior IMF official said on...
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 0.25% - Financial Times
Jul 31, 2024 · The Bank of Japan has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 0.25 per cent and outlined plans to halve its monthly bond purchases in a decisive move to tighten monetary policy.
Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years - The New York Times
Mar 18, 2024 · Japan’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 on Tuesday, pushing them above zero to close a chapter in its aggressive effort to stimulate an economy that has long...
Japan raises interest rates for first time in 17 years - BBC
Mar 19, 2024 · The Bank of the Japan (BOJ) increased its key interest rate from -0.1% to a range of 0%-0.1%. It comes as wages have jumped after consumer prices rose.
The Bank of Japan raises interest rates for second time this year
Jul 31, 2024 · The Bank of Japan (BoJ) increased its key interest rate to “around 0.25%” from the previous range of 0% to 0.1%. It also outlined a plan to unwind its massive bond buying programme as it eases...
Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007 - The New York Times
July 31, 2024. For only the second time in nearly two decades, Japan’s central bank on Wednesday raised interest rates, a move that bolstered the country’s ailing currency and could help ease...