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Japan's core consumer price index eased to 1.7% in August, reinforcing expectations of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike. Rising processed food and energy costs continue to drive producer price infla
Asian stocks rose while Brent crude fell to $103.77 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and anticipated Bank of Japan rate hikes, impacting global inflation sentiment.
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates, likely strengthening the yen and reducing import costs for crude oil and petrochemicals, impacting Japan's trade deficit and chemical shipment va
Brent crude approaches $100 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, impacting global risk appetite. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen strengthens against the dollar despite high oil prices, driven
The yen surged to a seven-month high against the dollar amid expectations of Bank of Japan rate hikes. Meanwhile, copper prices hit record highs and Brent crude rose near $100 due to supply concerns a
Japanese nominal wages rose 4.7% in July, the fastest pace since 1997, reinforcing expectations for Bank of Japan rate hikes. Additionally, nearly 5,000 food and beverage products face price hikes dri
Japan's CPI rose 1.8% in July, driven by energy and food costs, reinforcing expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in September as firms pass higher raw material costs to customers.
US CPI data dampened Federal Reserve rate hike expectations while Japanese inflation reinforced Bank of Japan hiking bets, driven partly by rising raw material costs and oil price fluctuations amid Mi
Tokyo CPI rose 1.9% in July driven by energy and food costs, reinforcing expectations for Bank of Japan interest rate hikes amid global supply chain challenges.
Former BOJ official Tsutomu Watanabe predicts the Bank of Japan may adopt an aggressive inflation-fighting stance by December due to rising underlying inflation driven by food and fuel costs. This shi
The Bank of Japan is set to maintain interest rates while signaling future hikes amid inflation from energy shocks and rising food prices. Analysts forecast a rate increase by December, citing oil cos
Japan's core consumer price index rose to 1.6% in June, driven by higher energy costs and a surge in petroleum imports. Producer prices hit their highest level since March 2023, supporting further Ban
Japan's wholesale inflation rose 7.1% in June, driven by surging fuel and non-ferrous metal prices amid Middle East tensions and a weak yen. The data supports expectations for further Bank of Japan in
Japanese manufacturers' sentiment reached a three-year high in June, signaling resilience against Middle East conflict-induced energy shocks, prompting scrutiny by the Bank of Japan ahead of its next
Tokyo's annual core inflation accelerated to 1.6% in June, driven by energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. This trend complicates the Bank of Japan's policy decisions as the economy remains
The Bank of Japan stated that surging AI exports are buffering the economy against higher crude oil prices. This dynamic supported an interest rate hike as policymakers viewed recession risks as dimin
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's June meeting show some board members calling for further rate hikes to address inflation driven by the Iran-war-induced energy shock.
Japan's core inflation remained at 1.4% in May amid energy subsidies and high oil prices, while rising chemical packaging costs drove food price hikes. The Bank of Japan signaled potential rate hikes
The US dollar weakened near 10-day lows following a Middle East peace deal that lowered oil prices by easing supply fears. Investors now await interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and Reserv
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, marking a 31-year high amid inflation concerns linked to crude oil prices and energy shocks. The Nikkei 225 reached a fresh record high follo
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda signals readiness for June rate hikes to combat inflation driven by energy shocks and rising raw material costs, marking a shift in monetary policy to anchor price stabilit
Japan's Q1 corporate capital expenditure dropped 3.5% amid Middle East tensions affecting oil prices, though petroleum sector spending rose 48%. Record profits contrast with weak sentiment, complicati
Tokyo's core inflation slowed to 1.3% in May, below the Bank of Japan's 2% target despite rising raw material costs. Analysts expect acceleration due to surging oil prices and a weak yen pressuring th
Nomura analyst Michio Saito warns that geopolitical tensions in Iran could spike oil prices and disrupt energy supplies, casting uncertainty over the Bank of Japan's near-term interest rate hike plans
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda warned oil shocks threaten the inflation regime, citing weak yen and supply chain disruptions. Traders anticipate rate hikes following his comments on persistent inflation
Japan's government plans fuel subsidies as energy shocks and Middle East tensions drive inflation, prompting the Bank of Japan to monitor impacts while ING lowers 2026 GDP forecasts.
The Bank of Japan warns of broad-based price hikes this summer as firms pass on soaring energy and raw material costs linked to Middle East conflicts. Wholesale inflation reached a three-year high of
Japan's producer prices surged 2.3% in April, the largest jump since 2014, driven primarily by rising oil and naphtha costs. This inflation data reinforces market expectations for the Bank of Japan to
Japan's wholesale prices rose 4.9% in April due to higher oil import costs, exceeding forecasts and pressuring the Bank of Japan to potentially raise interest rates soon.
A summary of the Bank of Japan's April meeting reveals some policymakers believe interest rates should rise soon due to inflationary risks from soaring oil prices. While the short-term policy rate sta
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