BOJ

BOJ governor Ueda: Decision to keep rates unchanged was based on several factors

• Further remarks by Ueda

BOJ governor Ueda: Japan economy is recovering moderately, although some weakness seen

• Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, in his press conference

Recapping the Bank of Japan monetary policy decision today - rates unchanged again

• Next  up we will have the press conference from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda.

USD/JPY jumps above 155.20 after BoJ votes 8 - 1 to leave rates unchanged again

• Santa Pause from the BoJ

Bank of Japan comprehensive review on past monetary easing steps

• Issued with today's Statement

Bank of Japan leaves rates unchanged, as expected

The BoJ hiked rates in March and July - how is December shaping up?

• The Bank of Japan Statement is due soon

The wait for the Bank of Japan Statement is now live!

• The BoJ Statement should come sometime in the next hour

Here's a view saying BoJ to hike today (or maybe January!) - stronger yen in months ahead

• BoJ's focus is on addressing inflationary pressures, labor market dynamics, and navigating a delicate policy normalization process

Economic calendar in Asia - Do you know what time the BoJ announcement is? Read on!

• TL;DR is the BoJ doesn't have a scheduled time for their Statement, never do. Expect it 0230 - 0330 GMT (2130-2230 US Eastern time)

BOJ is expected to hold its policy rate at 0.25% in its December 18-19 meeting - preview

• Ueda's press conference may reveal hints of future policy shifts.

Japan economy minister Akazawa reiterates BoJ will conduct monetary policy appropriately

• Nothing new from Akazawa

USD/JPY towards 154.00 after a mixed bag of Japanese data releases

• The Bank of Japan meet this week, December 18-19

BOJ reportedly considers skipping rate hike at next week's policy meeting

• Kyodo News reports on the matter

BOJ to raise interest rate to at least 0.50% by end-March, 51 of 52 economists say

• A hold next week though (but it's a closer call)