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Japan Bank Lending Rises 5.3% Year on Year in September
Overall bank lending totaled 681.974 trillion yen, unchanged from August.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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BoJ branch managers say price pressures may broaden
Japan's central bank branch managers said cost-push price increases are spreading from corporate transactions to consumer-facing industries, indicating broadening inflationary pressures.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan flags broadening inflation pressures
BOJ says higher raw-material cost-driven price rises are spreading to consumer goods, with some firms hiking prices more frequently than in the past.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 08, 2026, 05:39 AM UTC
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RBI MPC raises repo rate to 5.50%
RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the policy repo rate to 5.50% and made a split change to the monetary policy stance.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 07, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC
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RBI raises repo rate to 5.50%
The Reserve Bank of India lifted its repo rate to 5.50%, the first increase since February 2023, prompting expectations of potentially higher bank funding costs.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 07, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC
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JGB yields fall with global peers; dovish BOJ official backs hikes
Japanese government bond yields declined on Wednesday, mirroring global bond yield drops, despite a dovish Bank of Japan policymaker signaling support for further interest rate increases.
RATES | Oct 07, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC
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RBI MPC Expected to Hike Rates by 25 Bps on Wednesday
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely anticipated to implement a 25 basis point increase in the repo rate on Wednesday, October 7. This move aligns with the tightening trends observed
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 06, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC
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BOJ: AI Boom May Ease Financial Conditions, Warns of Market Risks
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida stated that the global AI boom could potentially ease financial conditions by increasing demand and raising asset prices. However, he cautioned about the risk of a market dow
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 05, 2026, 03:29 AM UTC
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Ex-BOJ policymaker Noguchi calls for end to easy policy, forecasts December rate hike
Former Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi told Reuters that Japan no longer needs expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, and projected another interest rate hike by the central bank in December.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 05, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
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Tokyo Inflation Picks Up, Fueling Rate-Hike Views
Consumer prices excluding fresh food climbed 2.7% in September from a year earlier, accelerating from a 1.8% rise in August.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
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Tokyo Core Inflation Accelerates in September
Annual core inflation in Tokyo accelerated in September, data showed Friday, highlighting mounting price pressures. The data is considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends.
MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC
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Japanese Yen Weakens After Tankan Survey Misses Expectations
The Japanese yen depreciated against major currencies during the Asian session as the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan Survey of business sentiment showed a rise in large manufacturing sentiment, but it fell short of mar
MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC
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BOJ Summary: Government Unconcerned About Price Overshoot Risks
A summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan's September meeting indicates that government representatives showed little concern regarding the risk of higher inflation, according to Kento Minami, an economist at Daiwa Se
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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Japanese Bonds See Largest Foreign Outflow in Six Months
Foreign investors withdrew 4.61 trillion yen from Japanese bonds in the week ending September 26, marking the largest weekly outflow in six months. The outflows were driven by a global bond-market selloff and the Bank of
RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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Yen Weakens After BOJ Summary Damps Rate Hike Bets
The yen dropped against the dollar after a summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s September meeting disappointed investors looking for signs that policymakers may be preparing for another rate hike this month. Japa
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Tankan Survey Backs Faster BOJ Rate Hike View
The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey results, with the headline index for large manufacturers reaching its highest since March 2018, support the view of a faster-than-before rate-hike cycle, according to Mizuho Securities e
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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BOJ Policy Board Sees Growing Inflation Overshoot Risk, Considers Faster Rate Hikes
The Bank of Japan's policy board is increasingly concerned about inflation potentially exceeding its target. Some members indicated a readiness to accelerate interest rate increases if deemed necessary.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC
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JGBs Fall on Prospects for Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes
Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) fell in price during the morning Tokyo session due to prospects for a quicker pace of Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hikes. This outlook is supported by the BOJ Tankan survey, which indicated t
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
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Japan business mood improves; tankan survey shows economic resilience
Japanese business confidence improved in the three months to September, according to a quarterly central bank survey. This suggests the economy is weathering the impact of the Middle East conflict and could support furth
MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC
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BOJ Tankan Likely to Show Rise in Corporate Inflation Outlook — Market Talk
The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey could show a further rise in the corporate inflation outlook, says Mizuho Securities economist Ryosuke Katagi. He attributes this to the continuing Middle East tensions and higher oil pr
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 30, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC
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BOJ Tankan Likely to Show Improvement in Manufacturers' Sentiment — Market Talk
The Bank of Japan's tankan corporate survey due Thursday morning will likely show an improvement in manufacturers' sentiment despite headwinds such as Middle East uncertainties and a weak yen. The diffusion index measuri
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 30, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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Intervention-Signaling Capping Downside for Yen — Market Talk
Japanese officials' comments this week continue to send a strong signal that Tokyo is prepared to intervene to support the yen, says MUFG's Lee Hardman. He reckons the remarks are stoking speculation that Japan will make
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC
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Japan 2-year yields nearing 2% signal BOJ's yen battle isn't over
By Junko FujitaJapan's 2-year bond yield is edging toward a 2% threshold not crossed for three decades, in a sign markets think the economy is firmly on an inflationary path and that the central bank may even need to tak
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 07:40 AM UTC
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Bank Of Japan Minutes Due On Monday
BEIJING (dpa-AFX) - The Bank of Japan will on Monday release the minutes from its monetary policy meeting on July 30-31, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.At the meeting, the B0J voted 8-1 to r
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 28, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Japan service inflation hits over two-year high, bolsters case for further BOJ rate hikes
Tokyo, Sept. 28 -- Japan's service-sector inflation rose to a more than two-year high in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could continue raising interest rates.The Services Producer Price I
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 28, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC
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BOJ October Meeting Focuses on Rate Vote, Political Pressure — Market Talk
Th focus for the BOJ's October meeting will be not only on whether interest rates are raised, but also on the voting behavior of reflationist board members and the attendance of the economy minister, says Daiwa Securitie
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 28, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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BOJ Likely to Accelerate Rate-Hike Pace Amid Fed Outlook — Market Talk
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities brought forward its projected timing for Bank of Japan rate hikes to December 2026 and April 2027 from its earlier forecast of January and June 2027. "Expectations of further Fede
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 28, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Mounting govt debt and AI capex: what higher interest rates mean for India
New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Last week, yields on 10-year US government bonds crossed the widely watched 5% mark, meaning investors are demanding higher interest on loans given to the US government for a 10-year period.Histori
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Japanese government bonds slide on inflation signs, BOJ rate-hike bets
Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell on Monday, driving yields back towards multi-decade highs, as inflation concerns and expectations for further central bank tightening spurred selling.Here are a few details
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 28, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC
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Japan bond yields extend surge as inflation, BOJ rate-hike bets loom
By Rocky SwiftJapanese government bond (JGB) yields extended their climb to historic levels on Friday as a global fixed-income selloff and expectations of further rate hikes by the Bank of Japan reinforced upward pressur
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 25, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC
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BOJ Likely to Raise Policy Rate Every Four to Five Months — Market Talk
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise its policy rate every four to five months, says Yoshimasa Maruyama of SMBC Nikko Securities in a note. The Japanese central bank raised the rate to 1.25% last Friday, just three month
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 24, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Silver Price Outlook: Future is bright with Rs.3.25 lk/kg target in sight? Expert explains what could trigger next spark
Silver price outlook, Sept. 23 -- Silver prices could be heading towards Rs.3.25 lakh per kg if the right combination of global factors falls into place, according to commodity-market experts. With silver currently tradi
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC
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Rupee seen modestly firmer as oil and US yields ease
India’s rupee is expected to open modestly stronger Tuesday, supported by lower crude oil prices and softer long-dated US Treasury yields, though importer hedging demand is seen capping gains.
FX | Sep 22, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Kotak Securities: crude oil and tightening may curb FII inflows
Kotak Securities’ Shrikant Chouhan said high crude oil prices and global monetary tightening are likely to restrict FII inflows to emerging markets over the next two to three months.
MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Gold slips as dollar firms; profit-taking resumes
Spot gold fell to $4,351.12 per ounce by 0903 GMT, as a firmer dollar and profit-taking after a late-last-week rally weighed on prices. US gold futures were down early in the session. Investors also watched escalating Mi
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC
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BOJ stabilizes JGB market as yields avoid disorderly moves, JPMorgan says
JPMorgan says the BOJ prevented long-term government bond yields from rising in a disorderly manner, citing Gov. Kazuo Ueda’s cautious stance on cost-push inflation and a nimble approach to possible additional rate incre
RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 05:27 AM UTC
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BOJ rate hikes expected every other meeting to 2% terminal
Societe Generale’s Jin Kenzaki says the BOJ is likely to raise its policy rate at every other meeting to a terminal rate of 2% by June 2027 after Friday’s move to 1.25%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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BOJ seen likely raising rate to 1.50% in December
Market talk cites Invesco Asset Management’s Tomo Kinoshita saying BOJ may lift its policy rate to 1.50% in December after raising it to 1.25% on Friday.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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Global bond yields rise near multi-year highs after Fed/BoJ moves
Global bond yields rose Friday, hovering near multiyear highs, after the Fed and the Bank of Japan raised rates this week and additional increases are expected.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC
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Warren Buffett steps down; bond yields rise after rally pause
Friday closes a chapter as Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman. Global government bond yields are rising again after pausing their rally earlier Friday, with focus back on yields.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC
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Yen extends losses after BOJ hikes to 1.25%
The yen continues to weaken versus the dollar after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25%, with BOJ guidance on further tightening falling short of expectations.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
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Asia stocks rise as tech gains follow BoJ rate-hike chatter
KOSPI jumped 2.7% in Seoul and Nikkei 225 added 1.4% in Tokyo, with tech strength supported by a prior US tech-led rally and a weaker yen aiding Japanese exporters.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC
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Yen slips toward more losses after BOJ rate hike
The yen fell to a two-week low versus the dollar after the Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.25% with two board members dissenting, market talk says.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC
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Yen falls after BOJ lifts key rate to 30-year high
BOJ raised its benchmark interest rate to a 30-year high, sharply weakening the yen. The dollar strengthened more than 1% versus the yen after the move.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC
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Treasury yields steady as European yields rise
U.S. government bond yields held steady on Friday while European bond yields rose in early trade, after this week’s Fed, BoE and BoJ rate decisions.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 08:53 AM UTC
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BOJ policy rate seen unlikely above 2% amid market talk
Capital Economics’ Marcel Thieliant says Japan’s policy rate is unlikely to rise above 2%, as higher levels could push the BOJ into restrictive territory after the rate was raised to 1.25%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to 1.25%, 31-year high
BoJ raised its interest rate to 1.25% on Friday, a 31-year high, in a move described as widely expected to reduce risks of inflation overshooting its 2% target.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Yen weakens after BoJ lifts rates to 31-year high
In Asian trade, the yen weakened against major currencies following the Bank of Japan’s rate decision that lifted its benchmark to a 31-year high, as widely expected.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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Yen falls and Japan stocks surge after BOJ rate hike with two dissents
The yen weakened after the BOJ raised interest rates in a well-telegraphed move, while Japanese stocks rallied, with two board members dissenting and raising questions about how aggressively policy will tighten.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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Yen slides and Japan stocks surge after BOJ rate hike
The yen weakened after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in a well-telegraphed move; two of the board’s nine members dissented. Japanese stocks rallied, aided by the weaker currency.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Market talk: EFG expects BOJ rate hikes every three months
EFG International’s Sam Jochim says the BOJ could be reasonably expected to raise rates about once every three months until underlying inflation approaches 2%. He expects the next move to be an increase and for tightenin
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:24 AM UTC
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BOJ Seen Proceeding Cautiously After Rate Hike
State Street Investment Management says the Bank of Japan may avoid committing to a further rate path after raising its policy rate to 1.25%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan lifts benchmark rate to 1.25%
BoJ raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 30 years, and signaled more increases are on the way, per WSJ.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan lifts overnight call rate to 1.25%
BoJ raised the overnight call rate to 1.25% from 1.00%, the highest since 1995.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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BOJ lifts policy rate to 1.25%, highest since 31 years
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% in a widely expected move, ending a two-day meeting with a 7-2 vote.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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BOJ raises policy rate to 1.25%
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Yen slips ahead of expected BoJ rate hike
In early Asian trading, the yen weakened versus the dollar and euro ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike later in the session; USD/JPY was last at 156.19, down 0.1% on the day.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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Japan core inflation holds near BOJ’s 2% target in August
Japan’s core consumer inflation held steady near the BOJ’s 2% target in August, reinforcing expectations for a near-term rate hike ahead of the bank’s decision.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC
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Japan August consumer inflation holds near BOJ 2% target
Japan’s consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 1.7% year over year in August, with inflation near the Bank of Japan’s 2% target as the BOJ is widely expected to raise interest rates later in the day.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
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BoJ decision preview: Danske Bank expects rate hike to 1.25%
Danske Bank said it expects the Bank of Japan to hike its policy rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, adding that the move is largely priced in and it does not expect Governor Ueda to push against current market pricing.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 04:41 PM UTC