Japan's government interest costs to swell more than 50% in next few years
Japan's annual interest payments on government debt could surge more than 50% over the next few years, government estimates ...
Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to 'normal' central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end ...
Japan and Aussie stocks break ranks with Wall Street to rise; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australia's export price index rose 3.6%, while its import price index advanced 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Japan Sees Debt-Service Costs Jumping 25% by 2028 as BOJ Hikes
The Japanese government expects its annual debt-servicing costs to rise to almost $230 billion over the next four years as the central bank’s campaign to gradually raise interest rates drives up ...
BOJ Deputy Signals More Room to Hike Given Negative Real Rates
Japan’s real rates clearly remain in negative territory even with last week’s interest rate hike, and the Bank of Japan will keep raising rates if its economic outlook is realized, according to Deputy ...
Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays
Asian shares are mixed in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time ...
Japanese markets edge up slightly
The yen edged up against the dollar and euro amid signs the Bank of Japan will keep raising interest rates as others cut.
U.S. Fed holds key rate as it gauges inflation impact of Trump policies
The U.S. Fed signalled a more cautious approach as the it seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies ...
Stock market today: Wall Street slips after the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
U.S. stock indexes slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it ...
Fed pauses rate cuts at first meeting since Trump's return
The US Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady at its first policy meeting after Donald Trump returned to the presidency. NHK World's Esaki Daisuke breaks down what's behind the ...
Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves
The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and geopolitical tensions. She ruled out Bitcoin as a ...