Japan, inflation

Japan's steady service inflation keeps alive BOJ rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place.
Japan’s Underlying Inflation Picks Up, Paving Way for December Rate Hike
Japan’s overall consumer inflation continued to slow in October, but a rise in underlying price pressures could further clear the path for the central bank to hike rates in December.
Japan's steady corporate service inflation bolsters BOJ rate-hike view
The Bank of Japan is watching service-sector inflation for clues on whether demand-driven price gains are broadening enough to justify further raising interest rates.
Japan’s Inflation Holds Above BOJ Target Amid Rate Hike Bets
Japan’s key inflation gauge held above the central bank’s target even as price gains moderated a tad, in data largely supporting the central bank’s view that underlying inflation remains solid.
Japan's corporate service inflation steady, keeps alive rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place.
Japan’s inflation struggle: How new stimulus measures may shape the economy
Japan launches a ¥39 trillion plan to fight inflation and support households. Discover how rising prices and fiscal and ...
Japan to issue 6.6 tril. yen of bonds for extra budget
NHK has learned that the Japanese government plans to issue bonds worth over 6.6 trillion yen, or 44 billion dollars, to ...
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Japan’s Cabinet to approve US$92 billion extra budget
Japan will lean heavily on extra tax revenue in a US$92 billion additional budget to finance Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ...
Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar News: Aussie Inflation and the RBA
As Japan’s services PMI tops 50 and inflation stirs debate, USD/JPY slips below 153. US Personal Income & Outlays data holds ...
Japan’s Ishiba Renews Pressure on Companies to Ramp Up Pay
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on companies to continue ramping up pay for workers, as his government seeks to ...
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Comment: The inflation narration is the explanation for a 2025 general election
He could call for an early election after budget in April or May 2025. Or he could call for a later election after SG60 and ...
Forex Today: European inflation data in the barrel
US markets took Thursday off for the Thanksgiving holiday, keeping the Greenback at bay and setting up European-session ...
Japan's headline inflation rate slows to 2.3% in Oct, core inflation also drops to 2.3% above forecast
The annual inflation rate in Japan fell to 2.3% in October 2024 from 2.5% in the prior month, marking the lowest reading ...