Business / Economy Apr 20, 2023

Most BOJ watchers expect Ueda to hold policy at first meeting

Almost 40% of economists see June as the most likely time for a policy change, largely in line with the previous survey last month.

Business Mar 3, 2023

BOJ watchers see higher chance of June shift after Kazuo Ueda hearings

Some 41% of BOJ watchers expect a tightening step to take place in June according to a recent survey.

Business Jan 13, 2023

BOJ watchers see earlier policy shift after December’s surprise

While a survey of 43 economists showed all but one predicting the central bank to leave policy unchanged next week, some 38% of respondents now forecast moves either in April or June.

Business Dec 14, 2022

Bank of Japan policy review likely in 2023, economists say

All 47 economists polled expect no change in the BOJ’s negative interest rate and yield curve control program at the end of the two-day gathering on Dec. 20.

Business / Economy Sep 16, 2022

BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda seen sitting tight even after jumbo Fed hike

Most BOJ watchers are convinced Kuroda won’t raise rates to cool the rapid weakening of the yen.

Business / Economy Aug 25, 2022

Bank of Japan chief would hold easing policy even if inflation hits 3%, survey shows

Most analysts said that a further acceleration to 3%, the highest since 1991 excluding tax-hike years, wouldn’t increase the likelihood of policy change before Kuroda’s term ends in April.

Business Jul 15, 2022

More BOJ watchers see Kuroda staying course with ultralow rates

Despite a further slide in the yen this week and central banks around the world continuing to surprise with outsized rate hikes, some see the BOJ cementing its outlier status even further.

Business Jul 7, 2021

Japan expected to deliver at least ¥20 trillion in new stimulus

The new spending would come as Suga looks to shore up support amid widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the virus and a vaccine rollout that’s lagged other developed nations.