Japanese wages continue to rise, boosting BoJ normalisation policy

Japan's real wages rise 1.9% in fourth straight monthly gain, supporting BOJ rate hike path

Japan's inflation-adjusted real wages rose 1.9% year-over-year in the latest reported month, accelerating from a revised 1.4% gain in the pr

Tokyo core inflation accelerates to 1.6% in June, supporting BOJ rate hike path

Tokyo's core consumer price index (excluding fresh food) rose 1.6% in June year-on-year, accelerating from May's 1.3% increase. This data, c

Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1%, highest since 1995, citing inflation and yen concerns

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest level since 1995, marking its first hike since December when rates w

Bank of Japan expected to raise rates to 1% amid inflation and weak yen pressures

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to 1%, driven by persistent inflation and a weak yen. While the rate increase appears

Japanese banks thrive as BoJ raises rates to 1%, but smaller lenders struggle with low-yield bonds

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate from 0.75% to 1% in June 2024, marking a symbolic end to nearly 31 years of near-zero o