Bank of Japan Decision in June?50+ bps increase

Interest rate hikes, tax increases, and job creation! #OECD releases first-ever special assessment of the Japanese economy in two years# On the 13th, the OECD released its latest analysis and policy recommendations review report on the Japanese economy. This is the first time in two years (since January 2024) that the OECD has released a dedicated assessment of the Japanese economy. It's worth noting that just over two years ago, Japan was still in an era of negative interest rates. At its December policy meeting last year, the Bank of Japan adjusted its policy rate to 0.75%, the highest level since September 1995. However, since the beginning of 2026, due to factors such as unforeseen geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the Bank of Japan has held its rate steady for three consecutive years. Therefore, the question of whether the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates remains to be seen at its June policy meeting. A recent OECD report identifies several key challenges facing the Japanese economy, including an aging population, labor shortages, persistently high national debt, low productivity, and slow progress on structural reforms. Against the backdrop of rising prices and wages, the report urges the Japanese government and financial authorities to make "cautious adjustments" to their macroeconomic policies. [Link to webpage]

Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Suzu says "an early interest rate hike is desirable" if the economy does not decline.

Bank of Japan board member Kazuyuki Masu stated that interest rates should be raised as soon as possible if there are no clear signs of an economic slowdown. • • More Here →

JAPAN’S BOJ BOARD MEMBER MASU STATES HE BELIEVES POLICY RATES SHOULD BE INCREASED FURTHER INTO THE NEUTRAL INTEREST RATE BAND. ...

Japan’s BOJ board member Masu states he believes policy rates should be increased further into the neutral interest rate band.

Japan’s BOJ board member Masu states he believes policy rates should be increased further into the neutral interest rate band.

Bank of Japan shows signs of impatience for further interest rate hikes amid a series of inflationary concerns at its April meeting.

Bank of Japan shows signs of impatience for further interest rate hikes amid a series of inflationary concerns at its April meeting.

Bank of Japan minutes suggest next move to come in June

BOJ 'Summary" - Japan rate hike back on table as BOJ signals next move still likely upward •

The Bank of Japan signaled a potential June rate hike this week, expressing concerns about inflation overshooting its target. • • More Here →

ANALYSIS-BOJ locks in June rate hike in a risky bet that nothing gets worse

Bank of Japan says economic growth in Japan is projected to moderate and slow down in fiscal 2026.

Bank of Japan says economic growth in Japan is expected to slow in fiscal 2026.

Bank of Japan keeps interest rate unchanged, hikes inflation forecasts

The Bank of Japan decided to keep its policy interest rate unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, citing the need to assess the impact of the situation in the Middle East.

The Bank of Japan has decided against raising interest rates, keeping them unchanged for the third consecutive meeting.

*BOJ VOTES 6-3 TO KEEP RATES UNCHANGED ...

*BOJ VOTES 6-3 TO KEEP RATES UNCHANGED

*BOJ VOTES 6-3 TO KEEP RATES UNCHANGED

The Bank of Japan's target interest rate is 1.50%; half of market participants expect three interest rate hikes.

Bonds at 3 PM: Long-term interest rates temporarily fell to 2.370% on expectations that the Bank of Japan will not raise interest rates.

BoJ: Necessary to Pay Close Attention to Possibility That This Could Have an Impact on Firms’ Financial Positions

BOJ: IT'S NECESSARY TO CAREFULLY MONITOR THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM OF GEOPOLITICAL RISKS, PARTICULARLY REGARDING THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST ...

The yen is once again in sight of the 160 yen level, and expectations of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike have receded.

The market sees through the Bank of Japan governor's "hawkish" remarks about raising interest rates, highlighting the distance between the government and the Bank of Japan.

BoJ Osaka Branch Manager: if Middle East Conflict is Prolonged, Negative Impact on Economic Activity Could Broaden

BoJ: Some Regions Fret of Risk of Broader Supply Disruption, Damage to Household, Corporate Sentiment via Rising Energy Prices, Inflation

The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates while monitoring the Middle East conflict's impact on the economy and inflation, according to BOJ executive director Koji Nakamura. • • More Here →