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Bank of Japan, interest rates

Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 17h

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation

Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.

Reuters on MSN · 16h

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target.

Japan, Trump

The Associated Press on MSN · 16h

Japan’s leader says he’s preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S.

PA Media on MSN · 14h

Japanese PM preparing for tough negotiations with Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he is preparing for tough negotiations with US President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.

The Mainichi on MSN · 15h

Editorial: As Trump promises indicate int'l trade war, Japan must help maintain the peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again made high tariffs a central pillar of his policy agenda in his second term. He announced plans to impose a ･･･

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Tokyo inflation seen picking up in Jan on energy costs- Reuters poll

Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll ...

The Diplomat8h

Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’

National Security Strategy called for an overhaul of Japan’s cybersecurity posture. This might be the year the legislation ...

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Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a ...

Hosted on MSN2h

Japan PM stresses US role in Asia-Pacific security

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed on Friday the importance of close ties with the United States for regional ...

Stars and Stripes14h

Americans get a taste of Japanese culture at Air Force base in western Tokyo

Chief Master Sgt. Griselda Criddell, of the 374th Maintenance Squadron, and her daughter try on kimonos during Japan Culture ...

Escape Japan's crowds, discover Tokyo's neighbouring treasures

Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...

Japan hunts for dual-use goods makers to aid military expansion

Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could ...

I spent $50 to sleep in a capsule pod at a Tokyo airport. It wasn't restful, but it was worth it for the convenience.

I stayed in a capsule hotel at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. I didn't sleep well, but it seemed convenient for travelers with early flights.

StringersHub on MSN16h

Japan: Interview with Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2024.

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Japan rates’ fate rests on Trump-Ishiba bromance

Another 0.25 percentage-point hike to Japanese rates has come and gone without markets batting an eye. That is surely the point of the central bank’s drive to normalise monetary policy. With wages and ...

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