Japan
BoJ raises policy rate to highest level since 2008
Policy-makers raise inflation forecasts and signal further rate rises
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
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
South Korea and Indonesia set up currency transactions framework
Move is latest regional effort to bolster use of local currencies for settling trades
All eyes on the Fed
The US central bank faces a challenging path to fulfil its mandated goals
Triggers of August market ‘flare-up’ still in place, BIS warns
Leveraged positions remain at risk of sudden unwinding, as margin calls play amplifying role
Did the Fed make a mistake holding rates in July?
Experts warn Fed not to signal “panic” but to be ready to act aggressively if needed
US’s indirect reliance on Chinese goods rises – NY Fed research
Study finds country’s largest partners are importing increasing amounts of goods from China
Japanese officials pledge vigilance on financial markets
BoJ, finance ministry and regulator hold emergency meeting after country’s biggest fall in equities since 1987
Japanese market shock threatens to spill back to US
Sudden unwinding of carry trade could impact Fed decision-making, analysts say
BoJ raises policy rate, outlines plan to reduce bond purchases
Governor says bank will raise rates again if economy and prices move in line with projections
Central banks of Japan and Thailand renew swap agreement
$3 billion bilateral arrangement aimed at supporting financial stability and trade