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Economists forecast Japanese benchmark borrowing costs will reach 1.75 percent by mid-2027 as joint currency intervention eases political hurdles for monetary tightening.
The sharper-than-expected decline marks eight straight months of contraction as households cut back on food and transport.
Japan spent a record $96.4 billion over the past month defending the yen ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on September 18.
Traders price in a two-in-three chance of a Federal Reserve rate increase this month while Japanese government bond yields pull back from historic highs.
A joint study group led by the central bank and ministries targets a blueprint by early 2027 to replace multi-day clearing cycles.
Japanese government bond yields are rising due to concerns over proposed budget reforms by Liberal Democratic Party executive Sanae Takaichi and potential shifts in US monetary policy. This movement could impact capital costs across Asia.
Although the Bank of Japan has no immediate plans to issue digital currencies, it is conducting research to prepare for future needs. Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank is studying digital currencies in case the need to do so…
Japan retail sales fell more than expected in December, with data suggesting that sluggish household spending will keep fourth-quarter economic growth subdued. While analysts expect the Bank of Japan to hold off on any more monetary easing at its latest rate…
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