BOJ, Takata

BOJ’s Takata Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes, Sees Upside Risks to Prices
The Bank of Japan needs to keep adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in stages, policy board member Hajime Takata said as he warned about inflation risks.
BOJ must keep raising rates gradually, says board member Takata
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday the central bank must continue to raise interest rates gradually to avoid upside price risks from materialising. "Inflation is approaching the BOJ's 2% target with positive corporate behaviour already observed,
BOJ's Takata suggests further rate hike necessary
A Bank of Japan board member has indicated a further interest rate increase is needed amid the risk of overheating inflation and financial activity.
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to 1%.
BOJ policymaker calls for more rate hikes, warns of inflation risk
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates more as keeping them at current low levels could cause excessive risk-taking and push up inflation too much, its board member Hajime Takata said, cementing expectations of further hikes in borrowing costs.
Yen Advances Past 150 per Dollar as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Ramp Up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid growing speculation the Bank of Japan will hike rates sooner rather than later.
Japan's core inflation hits 19-month high, keeping alive BOJ rate-hike bets
TOKYO: Japan's core consumer inflation hit 3.2 per cent in January for its fastest pace in 19 months, data showed on Friday ...
RBNZ cuts another 50bps but easing to slow – BoJ’s Takata fails to move Yen
Asia market update: RBNZ cuts another 50bps but easing to slow; BOJ’s Takata fails to move Yen; Focus on UK Jan CPI, US Jan ...
Japan’s Kato Warns That Higher Bond Yields May Strain Finances
Rising government bond yields may strain Japan’s already tight finances, the nation’s finance minister warned, after the ...
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Japan braces for BOJ to lift rates sooner and higher
Japan anticipates an earlier and higher rate hike from the Bank of Japan as hawkish comments and persistent inflation push ...
EUR/JPY extends decline below 157.00 on BoJ hike bets
The EUR/JPY cross extends its downside to around 156.55 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) ...
Yen climbs to strongest this year versus dollar on BOJ hike bets
TOKYO: The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, beating all major currencies' performance on ...
JGBs Mixed Amid Cautious Mood Ahead of BOJ Policy Board Member’s Speech
JGBs were mixed in price terms in the early Tokyo session amid a cautious mood ahead of the Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takata’s speech due later today.
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JPY: USD/JPY Holding Above 152.00 On Higher US Yields, BoJ Takata Speaks Today
USD/JPY is holding close to 152.10 in early Wednesday dealings. Dips towards 151.50 were supported in Tuesday US trade, while earlier highs from the Asia Pac session (152.22) remained intact. Yen lost ...