Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase
Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank ...
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 2008
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate Friday to the highest level in 17 years, as Governor Kazuo Ueda continues his mission to return to central bank orthodoxy.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
The move comes hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
Russians are so nervous about the economy that the central bank took to Telegram to dismiss rumors about deposits being frozen
Russia's central bank hiked rates to 21% late last year in a bid to cool soaring inflation.
Dollar flat as market awaits tariff direction, central bank decisions
The dollar was little changed on Wednesday after earlier dipping to a new two-week low, as investors continued to await ...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate
Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S.
Japan Central Bank Rate Hike Odds Could Turn on Trump Address
The Bank of Japan looks set to raise interest rates this week unless Trump’s inauguration address as U.S. president on Monday ...
South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound, central bank says at Davos
South Africa's economic outlook is better this year than last, but the inflation picture is more muddied as risks abound, its ...
The ECB needs a rethink of its policy approach
Experience suggests that abundant and cheap money is not a harbinger of price or financial stability, much less of sustained economic growth. The European Central Bank should bear that in mind as it ...