BOJ, Takata and Ramp Up

BOJ must keep raising rates gradually, says board member Takata
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday the central bank must continue to raise interest rates gradually to avoid upside price risks from materialising. "Inflation is approaching the BOJ's 2% target with positive corporate behaviour already observed,
BOJ’s Takata Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes, Sees Upside Risks to Prices
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan needs to keep adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation, policy board member Hajime Takata said Wednesday, as he warned about the risk of inflation climbing too high.Takata also expressed optimism about the outlook for the U.
Yen Advances Past 150 per Dollar as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Ramp Up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid growing speculation the Bank of Japan will hike rates sooner rather than later.
BOJ policymaker calls for more rate hikes, warns of inflation risk
The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates more as keeping them at current low levels could cause excessive risk-taking and push up inflation too much, its board member Hajime Takata said, cementing expectations of further hikes in borrowing costs.
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to 1%.
RBNZ cuts another 50bps but easing to slow – BoJ’s Takata fails to move Yen
Asia market update: RBNZ cuts another 50bps but easing to slow; BOJ’s Takata fails to move Yen; Focus on UK Jan CPI, US Jan ...
Yen climbs to strongest this year versus dollar on BOJ hike bets
TOKYO: The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, beating all major currencies' performance on ...
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Japan braces for BOJ to lift rates sooner and higher
BOJ board member Hajime Takata's speech and news conference on Wednesday will be scrutinised by markets for clues on the timing and pace of further rate hikes. The BOJ raised short-term rates to ...
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BOJ keeps up rate-hike signal as wages rise
Another board member Hajime Takata, formerly a bond strategist, will speak publicly on Feb. 19. BOJ Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida, who has a track record of offering explicit signals on the ...
JGBs Mixed Amid Cautious Mood Ahead of BOJ Policy Board Member’s Speech
JGBs were mixed in price terms in the early Tokyo session amid a cautious mood ahead of the Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takata’s speech due later today.
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JPY: USD/JPY Holding Above 152.00 On Higher US Yields, BoJ Takata Speaks Today
USD/JPY is holding close to 152.10 in early Wednesday dealings. Dips towards 151.50 were supported in Tuesday US trade, while earlier highs from the Asia Pac session (152.22) remained intact. Yen lost ...