Ueda Appears More Confident About Prices, Ex-BOJ Director Says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is apparently becoming more confident on the outlook for inflation based on his recent comments, according to a former BOJ executive director who finished her term last month.
Japan's FinMin Urges Government to Issue Shorter Term Debt to Reduct Interest-rate Risk
Having reviewed a draft proposal, Reuters reported that the Japanese Finance Ministry panel is likely to urge the government to issue shorter-duration debt to reduce interest-rate risk.
Minutes of the Bank of Japan's April meeting: Discussing the acceleration of policy normalization and implying a possible rate hike in July.
Minutes of the meeting show that the board of directors of the Bank of Japan discussed the possibility of accelerating the pace of policy normalization, as the impact of the weak yen on inflation may require a response from the central bank.
Australia's Federal Reserve's decision to "hawkishly" raise interest rates in August has ignited expectations. Short-term Australian government bond yields have jumped.
The hawkish stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia has prompted traders to increase their bets on a rate hike in August.
Australian Dollar Extends Upside on RBA Hawkish Hold
Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on a stronger note on Wednesday amid the weaker US Dollar.
Australia Stands Apart With Rate-Hike Pricing After Hawkish RBA
(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s central bank put the world on alert that it may buck global trends by raising interest rates again, with policymakers delivering what the bond market judged to be the most hawkish shock in a year.
Japan's Trade Deficit Widens in April as Imports Offset Export Growth
Japan's trade deficit narrowed to 1.221 trillion yen in May from 1.382 trillion yen a year earlier after a double-digit year-over-year export growth was offset by the increased value of imports amid a
BOJ's Minutes Show Debate on Rate Hikes With Close Eyes on Yen
Bank of Japan board members discussed the possibility of pursuing a faster pace of policy normalization amid ongoing risks that the weak yen’s effect on inflation might force a response by the bank, according to minutes from the April policy meeting.
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls Propels Pair Near 105.00
In Tuesday's session, the AUD/JPY pair received a boost following the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)'s hawkish hold, with the momentum propelling the pair towards the 105.00 level. In the last sessions, price action saw a consolidation above the 104.00 level, which supported the pair now to retest cycle highs.
Australian Dollar Buoyed by Rate-Hike Prospect -- Market Talk
The Australian dollar is buoyed by the possibility of an interest-rate hike in Australia, even as most market participants expect the next move will be a cut, MUFG currency analyst Lee Hardman writes in a research note.
RBA Holds Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation
Citing stubborn inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) again held its key interest unchanged for the fifth-straight policy meeting, the central bank disclosed Tuesday.
Forex Today: Aussie Edges Higher on Hawkish RBA Hold, Focus Shifts to US Data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) stays resilient against its major rivals early Tuesday as markets assess the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy announcements and Governor Michele Bullock's comments.
Australia's central bank has kept interest rates unchanged as scheduled and remains vigilant about the upward risks of inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive time which is the highest level in 12 years and it is in line with the market expectations. The RBA also emphasized that inflation is becoming troublesome and reiterated that "all possibilities cannot be ruled out".
RBA's Bullock: Board Discussed Whether to Hike Rates at the Meeting
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at a press conference following the announcement of the June monetary policy decision on Tuesday.
Australia Holds Key Rate, Will Be 'Vigilant' on Inflation
Australia’s central bank discussed the case to raise interest rates on Tuesday before deciding to maintain current settings at a 12-year high as policymakers try to balance sticky inflation against a weakening economy.
Bank of Japan Likely to Continue Raising Rates, Fitch Says -- Market Talk
The Bank of Japan may raise the policy rate two more times this year to lift the bottom of its target range to 0.2%, and another two times in 2025 to 0.4%, Fitch Ratings says in its latest global economic outlook.
Reserve Bank of Australia Keeps Rates Unchanged, Says Return to Inflation Target Unlikely to Be Smooth
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key interest rate unchanged in line with market expectations as consumer prices remained elevated and the labor market relatively tight.
AUD/JPY Remains on the Defensive Above 104.00, Moves Little After RBA Decision
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some sellers following an Asian session uptick on Tuesday and stalls the overnight bounce from the 103.60-103.55 area or a multi-day low.
BOJ's Ueda Reiterates July Hike Possible Even With JGB Buy Cuts
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated that an interest rate hike at next month’s policy board meeting is possible even as the central bank plans to announce details of its plan to cut bond buying at the same time
Japan's Suzuki: Interest Rates Are Set by Markets
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that interest rates are set by markets, reflecting JGB demand and various aspects. However, Suzuki declined to comment on the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) decision last week on the planned reduction of JGB purchases.