Japan’s inflation falls, raising doubts about BOJ rate hikes
Japan's core inflation declined, rising concerns about the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) plans to raise interest rates.
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Japan’s govt. bonds hit 11-yr high
The 10-year JGB yield rose to one per cent, the highest since May 2013.
US markets on hold ahead of crucial inflation data
US markets are in a holding pattern as investors brace for this week's key inflation releases.
IMF backs flexible yen, cautious rate hikes for Japan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) threw its weight behind Japan's commitment to a flexible exchange rate for…
Japan’s wholesale inflation holds steady at 0.9% in April
Japan's wholesale inflation held steady at 0.9% in April, but a weaker yen may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise…
Bank of Japan cuts JGBs purchases, hints at tighter policy
Bank of Japan signaled a hawkish stance by cutting its purchases of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) in a recent…
Japan’s real wages slide 2.5% in March
Japan's real wages, adjusted for inflation, fell 2.5 per cent in March compared to the same month last year.
BOJ’s governor signals potential rate hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at a potential shift in monetary policy on Wednesday.
Gold prices slightly up ahead of US data
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, reaching $2,325.23 per ounce, but remained confined to a tight trading…
Japan’s inflation rate slows to 1.3% in March
Japan's trend inflation rate slowed to 1.3 per cent in March, the smallest increase in 11 month.