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BOJ still likely to raise interest rates further with target of 1.50%, says ex-policymaker

  • Remarks by former BOJ policymaker, Makoto Sakurai, who spoke to Reuters earlier today
Justin Low
22/12/2025 | 08:44 GMT
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Justin Low
22/12/2025 | 08:44 GMT
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BOJ governor Ueda says the possibility of further rate hikes will be data-dependent

  • We shall wait and see I guess
Justin Low
19/12/2025 | 07:19 GMT
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Justin Low
19/12/2025 | 07:19 GMT
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Bank of Japan ueda's decision will be a focus
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BOJ governor Ueda says rate hikes will continue if economy develops as per projections

  • BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, remarks in his press conference
Justin Low
19/12/2025 | 06:46 GMT
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Justin Low
19/12/2025 | 06:46 GMT
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BOJ wins the first joust against Takaichi; Ueda press conference up next

  • The Japanese central bank raises its short-term policy rate by 25 bps to 0.75%
Justin Low
19/12/2025 | 05:35 GMT
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Justin Low
19/12/2025 | 05:35 GMT
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Chart showing the FX moves for JPY after the BOJ rate hike
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Japanese markets are volatile, adjusting to the BoJ rate hike - wary eye now BoJ Gov Ueda

  • Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will give more guidance in his press confernce set to begin at 0630 GMT.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 04:01 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 04:01 GMT
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Chart shows the USD/JPY higher after the BOJ rate hike
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More detail on Bank of Japan decision to raise rates by 25bp to the highest in 30 years

  • Yen is weakening despite the move thought to have been fully priced. Attention shifts to guidance and internal inflation debates, which will shape expectations for the pace of further BoJ tightening and yen direction.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 03:30 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 03:30 GMT
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Bank of Japan hikes its short term rate by 25bp to 0.75%, as expected

  • Today's interest rate rise by the BoJ was widely expected. We now await Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's press confernce for cluse to the path ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 03:19 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
19/12/2025 | 03:19 GMT
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Chart shows the USD/JPY mild response to above target Japanese inflation in November 2025.
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Japan core CPI holds at 3.0% in November, reinforcing BoJ outlook

  • With inflation matching expectations, market focus remains on BoJ guidance rather than the data itself, though persistent price pressures continue to underpin the case for gradual tightening.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 23:39 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 23:39 GMT
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Timings for economic data the Bank of Japan policy decision on 19 December 2025.
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Economic and event calendar in Asia December 19, 2025 - Bank of Japan rate hike expected

  • Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 19 December 2025
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 22:17 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 22:17 GMT
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BoJ is set to keep markets guessing on the terminal rate, signalling patience - preview

  • A lack of explicit guidance from the Bank of Japan may cap near-term yen gains, leaving USD/JPY sensitive to post-meeting FX moves rather than the rate decision itself.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 00:11 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
18/12/2025 | 00:11 GMT
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Bank of Japan ueda's decision will be a focus
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Bank of Japan hike priced, forward guidance in focus - preview for Friday, December 19

  • A priced-in BoJ hike should limit volatility, leaving the yen driven by guidance on the pace of future tightening rather than the decision itself.
Eamonn Sheridan
17/12/2025 | 22:46 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
17/12/2025 | 22:46 GMT
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BOJ should avoid premature rate hike, says ex-deputy governor

  • Remarks by former BOJ deputy governor, Masazumi Wakatabe
Justin Low
17/12/2025 | 05:56 GMT
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Justin Low
17/12/2025 | 05:56 GMT
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Weak yen clears path for December BoJ hike, if yen fails afterwards another hike to come

  • A December BoJ hike driven by currency weakness could support the yen at the margin, while raising the risk of further tightening if depreciation persists.
Eamonn Sheridan
17/12/2025 | 02:42 GMT
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17/12/2025 | 02:42 GMT
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BOJ Tankan and comments lift December hike odds, yen firms

  • The combination of resilient Tankan results and constructive BOJ commentary increases sensitivity to any December policy shift, with USD/JPY vulnerable to downside on hike expectations.
Eamonn Sheridan
15/12/2025 | 02:24 GMT
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15/12/2025 | 02:24 GMT
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BOJ official says Tankan shows easing trade fears but rising cost pressures

  • Easing U.S. trade uncertainty, strong AI and chip demand and improved cost pass-through as positives in the BOJ’s Tankan survey, while warning that labour shortages, rising costs and weak consumption remain key risks.
Eamonn Sheridan
15/12/2025 | 00:15 GMT
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