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Bank of Japan faced calls for faster rate rises as inflation risks grew
Bank of Japan faced calls for faster rate rises as inflation risks grew
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Japan’s central bank agreed in September to lift rates to 1.25%, about three months after June’s increase, the shortest gap under Governor Kazuo Ueda.Bank of Japan lifts rate to 31-year high of 1.25% on Sept 18
Bank of Japan lifts rate to 31-year high of 1.25% on Sept 18
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
The yen weakened after Japan’s central bank voted 7–2 for a rate rise, with markets awaiting Kazuo Ueda’s September 18 briefing on further increasesHigh debt and rapid ageing increase Thailand’s Japanification risk
High debt and rapid ageing increase Thailand’s Japanification risk
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
Thailand’s 1% policy rate reflects weak demand, with heavy household debt, rapid ageing and an underperforming tourism sector constraining spending and growth.Thai MPC holds 1.00% policy rate while economic growth remains subdued
Thai MPC holds 1.00% policy rate while economic growth remains subdued
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Merchandise exports and private investment linked to the technology and AI cycle are outperforming expectations, but their benefits to the Thai economy remain limited in scope.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.
BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
A BOJ summary showed broad support for continued tightening, while one member warned higher rates could weaken demand and jobs.Thailand’s MPC keeps policy rate at 1% as growth stays uneven
Thailand’s MPC keeps policy rate at 1% as growth stays uneven
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
The 7-0 decision keeps the policy rate at 1.00%, with the committee tracking supply-side inflation, weak credit and vulnerableBOT warns 400bn-baht loan plan could push public debt near ceiling
BOT warns 400bn-baht loan plan could push public debt near ceiling
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Bank of Thailand says the 400-billion-baht borrowing plan could lift GDP this year but push public debt close to the 70% ceiling within two years.MPC cuts interest rate to 1.00%, aiming to support recovery and ease debt burden
MPC cuts interest rate to 1.00%, aiming to support recovery and ease debt burden
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
The Bank of Thailand cuts the policy interest rate by 0.25% to support economic recovery and mitigate debt pressures for SMEs and households amid slow growth.