BOJ’s Ueda warns of global uncertainty, keep markets guessing on next hike

BOJ’s Ueda warns of global uncertainty, keep markets guessing on next hike

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said inflation was on track to durably hit the bank’s target but warned of global uncertainties that could discourage firms from raising wages, leaving himself a free hand on whether to raise interest rates in October. Ueda reiterated the central bank’s resolve to continue raising still-low interest rates if … Read more

Yen trims weekly advance as investors weigh BOJ, election impacts

Yen trims weekly advance as investors weigh BOJ, election impacts

The yen edged lower on Friday, trimming its sharpest weekly gain in more than four months, as traders considered the impact of potential rate increases by the Bank of Japan and a leadership election this weekend. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated that the central bank would continue raising interest rates if the economy and prices … Read more

Weak yen may actually deter Bank of Japan from hiking rates soon

Weak yen may actually deter Bank of Japan from hiking rates soon

The yen’s fresh slide to a 34-year low complicates the Bank of Japan‘s deliberations on the timing of a next interest rate hike, as a resulting rise in import costs pushes up inflation but also hurts already weak consumption and the broader economy. If that weakness persists and discourages small firms from hiking pay, the … Read more

Dollar eases as inflation in focus, BOJ governor nomination awaited

Dollar eases as inflation in focus, BOJ governor nomination awaited

The dollar treaded water on Tuesday as investors braced for an highly anticipated inflation report, while the yen strengthened ahead of the expected announcement of surprise pick Kazuo Ueda as the next Bank of Japan governor. Markets are looking to the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for further clues on Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, … Read more