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Weak yen pushes Japan’s small importers towards bankruptcy as failures hit first-half high
Weak yen pushes Japan’s small importers towards bankruptcy as failures hit first-half high
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Japan’s yen slump to around its weakest level since 1986 is becoming a survival test for small businesses, with weak-yen-related bankruptcies rising to 45 in the first half of 2026.BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
A BOJ summary showed broad support for continued tightening, while one member warned higher rates could weaken demand and jobs.BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate to 1.0%, the highest level since 1995, as rising energy costs, a weak yen and stronger wage growth increased pressure on policymakers to contain inflation.BOJ to weigh rate rise to 1 per cent as inflation risks mount in June
BOJ to weigh rate rise to 1 per cent as inflation risks mount in June
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Kazuo Ueda says the Bank of Japan must debate whether to lift rates, with oil prices and Middle East risks shaping policy.BOJ policymaker sees case for early rate hike if economy stays firm
BOJ policymaker sees case for early rate hike if economy stays firm
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Kazuyuki Masu says the Bank of Japan should move quickly on rates if data show no clear downturn, citing the need to keep inflation below 2%.BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Rising oil prices and supply risks are complicating the BOJ’s next move, with some officials seen preferring to wait until June before tightening again.BOJ caught in dilemma over next rate hike
BOJ caught in dilemma over next rate hike
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
The Bank of Japan faces a dilemma of choosing between reining in inflation and propping up the economy as it considers whether to raise the policy interest rate at its next policy-setting meeting April 27-28.IMF recommends BOJ to continue gradual rate hikes
IMF recommends BOJ to continue gradual rate hikes
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
The International Monetary Fund recommended on Friday that the Bank of Japan continue to gradually raise its policy rate toward a neutral level to bring down underlying inflation.BOJ lifts neutral rate estimate to 1.1-2.5%
BOJ lifts neutral rate estimate to 1.1-2.5%
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
The Bank of Japan has revised its estimate of the so-called neutral interest rate, a key concept in monetary policy management, to 1.1% to 2.5% in nominal terms for the final quarter of 2025, compared with the previous range of 1.0% to 2.5%.BOJ holds rates as expected, warns Iran war could stoke Japan inflation
BOJ holds rates as expected, warns Iran war could stoke Japan inflation
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, but made clear it is watching the inflationary risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, particularly the rise in crude oil prices, as concern grows over renewed pressure on consumer prices.