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BOJ to weigh rate rise to 1 per cent as inflation risks mount in June
BOJ to weigh rate rise to 1 per cent as inflation risks mount in June
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Kazuo Ueda says the Bank of Japan must debate whether to lift rates, with oil prices and Middle East risks shaping policy.BOJ policymaker sees case for early rate hike if economy stays firm
BOJ policymaker sees case for early rate hike if economy stays firm
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Kazuyuki Masu says the Bank of Japan should move quickly on rates if data show no clear downturn, citing the need to keep inflation below 2%.BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Rising oil prices and supply risks are complicating the BOJ’s next move, with some officials seen preferring to wait until June before tightening again.BOJ caught in dilemma over next rate hike
BOJ caught in dilemma over next rate hike
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
The Bank of Japan faces a dilemma of choosing between reining in inflation and propping up the economy as it considers whether to raise the policy interest rate at its next policy-setting meeting April 27-28.IMF recommends BOJ to continue gradual rate hikes
IMF recommends BOJ to continue gradual rate hikes
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
The International Monetary Fund recommended on Friday that the Bank of Japan continue to gradually raise its policy rate toward a neutral level to bring down underlying inflation.BOJ lifts neutral rate estimate to 1.1-2.5%
BOJ lifts neutral rate estimate to 1.1-2.5%
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
The Bank of Japan has revised its estimate of the so-called neutral interest rate, a key concept in monetary policy management, to 1.1% to 2.5% in nominal terms for the final quarter of 2025, compared with the previous range of 1.0% to 2.5%.BOJ holds rates as expected, warns Iran war could stoke Japan inflation
BOJ holds rates as expected, warns Iran war could stoke Japan inflation
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, but made clear it is watching the inflationary risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, particularly the rise in crude oil prices, as concern grows over renewed pressure on consumer prices.60 pct of Japan firms want BOJ to pause rate hike: poll
60 pct of Japan firms want BOJ to pause rate hike: poll
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
Nearly 60 per cent of companies in Japan do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates over the next year, a poll by Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. showed Friday (February 13).Ruling bloc’s election victory may affect BOJ monetary policy
Ruling bloc’s election victory may affect BOJ monetary policy
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
The Japanese ruling bloc's landslide victory in Sunday's general election, which cemented Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's grip on power, may impact the Bank of Japan's monetary policy steering.BOJ Likely to Stay Put Now, Assessing Impact of Last Rate Hike
BOJ Likely to Stay Put Now, Assessing Impact of Last Rate Hike
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
Bank of Japan is likely to keep its policy interest rate unchanged for now as it puts weight on assessing the impact on the economy and prices of its last rate hike in December 2025.