Bank of Japan watchers brought forward their forecast for when they expect the next interest rate hike, after clarity over trade increased with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing deals, including one with Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/03/economy/boj-watchers-bring-forward-next-rate-hike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #inflation

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its key rate at 0.5% as a tariff breakthrough between Japan and the U.S. is evaluated and political uncertainly weighs on the central bank. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/29/economy/boj-meeting-preview-july-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #inflation #us #tariffs #donaldtrump #kazuoueda #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators

Japan’s surprisingly strong inflation is increasing the possibility that the Bank of Japan will raise its interest rate by the end of the year, a former central bank official says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/04/economy/expert-inflation-strong/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #inflation #boj #japaneseeconomy #tsutomuwatanabe #kazuoueda