Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.3% to 40,074.87 after the central bank raised its benchmark rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, ...
It is the highest level since October 2008 as the economy makes steady progress toward the bank’s goal of stable 2% inflation and wage-backed growth.
World shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.
The Bank of Japan delivered a widely expected 25 basis point hike to its key lending rate on Friday, bringing the overnight call rate to the highest since 2008 and putting pressure on the dollar. The ...
The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a ...
The Bank of Japan said Friday it was hiking interest rates to their highest level in 17 years despite fears of economic turmoil under US President Donald Trump.
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday raised its policy interest rate to the highest level in 17 years, marking another ...
Good morning. The Bank of Japan raises its interest rate to the highest level in 17 years. Inflation concerns may be making a ...