BOJ's Ueda Signals Further Tightening Amid Inflation Risks
BOJ Governor Ueda stated the bank will continue to raise rates in response to economic and price developments, noting inflation overshooting risks.
18/09/2026 07:026 min read
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BOJ raises rate to 1.25%, tracking US and European moves
Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25% on Friday, the highest since 1995, as energy costs pressure economies.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
Ueda faces questions after two dissenters on BOJ rate hike to 1.25%
The BOJ's rate hike to 1.25% was accompanied by two dissenting votes, putting Governor Ueda's press conference in focus.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
BOJ hike to 1.25% pushes USD/JPY above 157 as dissents loom
BOJ rate hike to 1.25% fails to boost yen; USD/JPY climbs above 157 as split vote raises questions about future tightening.
18/09/2026 05:127 min read
BoJ raises rate to 1.25%; RBA flags inflation risks
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected; RBA warns of inflation risks. Iran attacks tanker, US sanctions crypto exchange.
18/09/2026 03:4217 min read
BoJ rate hike with split vote leaves yen softer
The yen fell after the BoJ's expected rate hike, as dissenting votes tempered hawkish signals.
18/09/2026 03:2212 min read
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected, with 7-2 split
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25bp to about 1.25% in a 7-2 vote, signaling further rate hikes ahead but with board dissent.
18/09/2026 03:0917 min read
Yen Softens, Aussie Gains on BoJ Data and RBA Hawkish Comments
Yen falls as Japan inflation misses forecasts, while Aussie gains on RBA Governor Bullock's hawkish comments.
18/09/2026 00:1115 min read
Japan's August CPI Rises 1.9% Year-on-Year, Misses Forecasts
Japan's headline CPI came in at 1.9% y/y in August, below the 2.0% forecast. Core-core CPI also missed expectations at 1.7%.
17/09/2026 23:413 min read
BoJ poised for rate hike, markets eye pace and yen response
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to 1.25% at today's meeting, with attention on Ueda's guidance and the yen's reaction.
17/09/2026 21:0115 min read
Japan's August CPI due as BoJ rate hike looks all but certain
Japan's August CPI data is due as the BoJ is widely expected to raise rates to 1.25%, with swaps pricing a near-certain hike.
17/09/2026 20:5415 min read
Asia's Friday Economic & Event Calendar: BoJ and RBA in Focus
Asia's Friday calendar features Japan's August CPI and a BoJ rate decision, plus RBA Governor Bullock speaking. A hike is widely expected.
17/09/2026 20:318 min read
BOJ and Fed Set for Possible Same-Week Rate Hikes: Yen in Focus
The Fed and BOJ are poised for possible same-week rate hikes, with 89% of economists expecting a BOJ boost to 1.25%, its highest in 30 years.
16/09/2026 02:418 min read
Japan's trade gap widens as machinery orders unexpectedly dip
Japan's July machinery orders fell 3.7% m/m, missing forecasts, while August trade deficit widened to 1105.6B yen, complicating BoJ policy.
16/09/2026 00:0116 min read
Soaring shipping costs squeeze US crude arbitrage to Asia
Shipping costs for US crude to Asia have surged to record levels amid Middle East supply disruptions. Asian refiners continue to buy US barrels despite higherβ¦
15/09/2026 21:4214 min read