BOJ Rate Hike Strains Mortgages and Investment
BOJ’s first 2025 rate hike will push up mortgage costs, damp private investment and raise government debt interest, economist Hideo Kumano warns.
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BOJ Poised for Biggest Rate Hike in 30 Years Amid Inflation Worries
Markets expect the BOJ to lift rates to 0.75% on December 19—the biggest hike in 30 years—as persistent inflation tests Japan’s recovery.
BOJ Maintains Zero Rates, Japanese Yen Hits New Lows
The Bank of Japan’s decision to keep interest rates near zero has led the Yen to reach multi-decade lows against the US dollar, raising concerns among traders and investors.