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Bank of Japan holds rates and halves growth outlook
Path to policy normalisation will depend on negotiations with US over tariffs, analysts say
Yen rates losses from tariff drama top $1 billion
Losses came from forced unwinds of bets on BoJ rate rises
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A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank of Japan holds rates amid trade uncertainty
Strong wage growth underpins economic recovery but central bank remains wary of US tariffs
Ueda reaffirms BoJ’s exit from controlling long-term rates
Governor says surging bond yields are natural reflection of market expectations
The interest rate dilemma in an uncertain world: a balancing act
Biagio Bossone makes the case for a holistic policy approach that includes extending IT tolerance bands, smart fiscal policies, supply-side reform and financial safeguards
BoJ governor: food inflation in Japan may not be temporary
Ueda’s comments mark slight change from previous statements that supply factors would dissipate
Bank of Japan official reaffirms rate hike path
BoJ’s journey to policy normalisation continues as wage growth stays strong
BoJ raises policy rate to highest level since 2008
Policy-makers raise inflation forecasts and signal further rate rises
BoJ to discuss whether to raise rates, deputy governor says
Himino Ryozo says policy-makers need to monitor wage growth and future US policies
Japan and Philippines renew swap agreement
China also renews 15 billion yuan currency swap line with Nigeria
BoJ holds rates, completes broad monetary policy review
Governor admits bank has been slow to raise rates, but highlights need to assess wage data and US policy
The BoJ’s path to policy normalisation
Will the Bank of Japan be able to normalise monetary policy following its successful exit from negative rates?
Cross-currency letters of credit gaining popularity in Asia
Divergent central bank policies see CNH LCs increasingly used to cover USD invoices
As a population ages, impact of deflation worsens – BoJ study
Research says falling prices inflict greatest harm on young people
The frontiers of AI in central bank communications
Comms experts assess technology's value in video production, message generation and more
Crashing the nth party: how third-party service provider risks compound
Cross-border collaboration may help deal with risks from multiple layers of outsourcing
BoJ holds policy rate
Central bank highlights need to monitor US economic developments and domestic data
How to allocate rate hikes ‘keeps me awake 24/7’, says BoJ’s Ueda
Governor reflects on past steps in policy normalisation and Japan’s ageing population
Japan’s economy not ready for rate hike, says prime minister
New premier’s remarks add uncertainty to BoJ’s normalisation path
Bank of Japan holds policy rate
Decision comes as core inflation accelerates for fourth consecutive month
Japan should gradually raise rates to around 1% – BoJ’s Tamura
Board member considers this to be country’s neutral interest rate
Ueda: BoJ will continue raising rates if ‘outlook realised’
Governor affirms central bank’s hawkish stance ahead of this month’s monetary policy meeting
All eyes on the Fed
The US central bank faces a challenging path to fulfil its mandated goals