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Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda hospitalized

10 Jun 2026-16:54
BOJ chief pushes rate hike debate despite Iran war risks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday that the central bank must thoroughly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of raising its policy interest rate at its upcoming monetary policy meeting later this month, even as uncertainty persists over the Middle East situation.

03 Jun 2026-15:24
June rate hike expectations rise ahead of Bank of Japan chief's speech

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda is set to deliver a closely watched speech on Wednesday that may shed light on the central bank’s thinking regarding a possible June interest rate hike.

03 Jun 2026-10:50
Bank of Japan chief signals possible rate increases

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated on Monday that the central bank will continue raising interest rates if economic and price trends align with its forecasts.

05 Jan 2026-12:24
Yen gains on BOJ rate hike speculation; Dollar faces December uncertainty

The Japanese yen strengthened on Monday after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at a potential rate hike in December, boosting investor optimism for the currency. Ueda said the BOJ will weigh the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, signaling the strongest likelihood yet of a near-term hike.

01 Dec 2025-10:35
BOJ keeps rates at 0.5%, signals possible hike by year-end

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its key interest rate at 0.5% on Thursday, as expected, but reaffirmed plans to raise borrowing costs if inflation and growth stay on track — keeping open the possibility of a December rate hike.

30 Oct 2025-09:03
U.S. tariff impact seems to be on horizon, Bank of Japan chief warns

17 Oct 2025-08:50
US government shutdown threatens global economic clarity

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is creating a ripple effect far beyond American borders, leaving policymakers in other major economies data-blind at a time when insight into the U.S. economy is critical for decisions on currencies, trade, and inflation.

15 Oct 2025-11:23

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