BOJ, Takata

BOJ’s Takata Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes, Sees Upside Risks to Prices
The Bank of Japan needs to keep adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in stages, policy board member Hajime Takata said as he warned about inflation risks.
BOJ must keep raising rates gradually, says board member Takata
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday the central bank must continue to raise interest rates gradually to avoid upside price risks from materialising. "Inflation is approaching the BOJ's 2% target with positive corporate behaviour already observed,
BOJ's Takata suggests further rate hike necessary
A Bank of Japan board member has indicated a further interest rate increase is needed amid the risk of overheating inflation and financial activity.
BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday, “the BoJ must gradually shift policy, even after January's rate hike, to avoid upside price risks from materialising.“ Japan's real interest rates remain deeply negative, no change to accommodative monetary environment.
BOJ policymaker calls for more rate hikes, warns of inflation risk
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates more as keeping them at current low levels could cause excessive risk-taking and push up inflation too much, its board member Hajime Takata said, cementing expectations of further hikes in borrowing costs.
BOJ isn’t fretting much about rising bond yields - for now
The BOJ's decision to raise short-term rates to 0.5% in January, as well as stronger than expected domestic GDP and inflation ...
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Japan’s inflation rate in January climbed to 4%, hitting its highest level since January 2023. Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2%, beating economists’ expectations of ...
Yen Gains Past 150 per Dollar as BOJ Rate Hike Bets Ramp Up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, beating all major currencies’ performance on Thursday amid ...
RBNZ cuts another 50bps but easing to slow – BoJ’s Takata fails to move Yen
Asia market update: RBNZ cuts another 50bps but easing to slow; BOJ’s Takata fails to move Yen; Focus on UK Jan CPI, US Jan ...
Japan's core inflation hits 19-month high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Japan's core consumer price index rose 3.2% in January from the previous year to hit a 19-month high, data showed on Friday, ...
Japan’s Kato Warns That Higher Bond Yields May Strain Finances
Rising government bond yields may strain Japan’s already tight finances, the nation’s finance minister warned, after the ...
JGBs Mixed Amid Cautious Mood Ahead of BOJ Policy Board Member’s Speech
JGBs were mixed in price terms in the early Tokyo session amid a cautious mood ahead of the Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takata’s speech due later today.
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JPY: USD/JPY Holding Above 152.00 On Higher US Yields, BoJ Takata Speaks Today
USD/JPY is holding close to 152.10 in early Wednesday dealings. Dips towards 151.50 were supported in Tuesday US trade, while earlier highs from the Asia Pac session (152.22) remained intact. Yen lost ...