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Japan government remains cautious on declaring end to deflation
Japan government remains cautious on declaring end to deflation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026
Japan's government is still cautious about declaring an end to deflation, even though the BOJ says 2% inflation has been reached.BOJ vows not to tolerate further inflation rise above 2%: Ueda
BOJ vows not to tolerate further inflation rise above 2%: Ueda
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Friday (October 16) that he cannot tolerate underlying inflation rising further above 2%.Bank of Japan official warns interest rates may need to rise faster
Bank of Japan official warns interest rates may need to rise faster
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Kazuyuki Masu points to inflation nearing the 2% target, negative real rates and the growing price impact of a weaker yen.BOJ deputy governor keeps September rate rise under consideration
BOJ deputy governor keeps September rate rise under consideration
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Ryozo Himino highlights upside price risks and says the central bank will assess whether to raise rates at each policy meeting, including September.BOJ policymakers seek faster rate rises as inflation risks mount
BOJ policymakers seek faster rate rises as inflation risks mount
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Bank of Japan policymakers called for more agile monetary tightening in July, warning that delayed action could deepen the economic damage caused by rising prices.Bank of Japan holds rate at 1% but signals further rises
Bank of Japan holds rate at 1% but signals further rises
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
The BOJ voted 8–1 to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1%, while reiterating that borrowing costs could rise further if inflation risks intensifyBank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
BOJ needs to raise its policy interest rate to 1.5% to fight inflation, reflecting higher import prices amid the yen's weakness, economist Paul Sheard has said.
Yen slides past 163 as oil and US yields revive intervention fears
Yen slides past 163 as oil and US yields revive intervention fears
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
The yen fell to 163.24 per dollar, its weakest since 1986, as rising oil prices and US Treasury yields lifted the dollar and revived intervention fears.BOJ holds regional outlook as cost pass-through accelerates
BOJ holds regional outlook as cost pass-through accelerates
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Japan’s central bank kept its regional outlook steady, but companies warned of faster price rises linked to Middle East-driven cost pressures.Weak yen pushes Japan’s small importers towards bankruptcy as failures hit first-half high
Weak yen pushes Japan’s small importers towards bankruptcy as failures hit first-half high
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Japan’s yen slump to around its weakest level since 1986 is becoming a survival test for small businesses, with weak-yen-related bankruptcies rising to 45 in the first half of 2026.