Bank of Japan

Core inflation in Tokyo slowed to a 15-month low in January due to gasoline subsidies and easing food price pressures, offering some relief to consumers. Yet an underlying gauge excluding fresh food and fuel remained above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, indicating continued progress toward sustainable price growth.

19 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A Bank of Japan quarterly survey for December 2025 showed consumer sentiment rising for two straight quarters, while views on living conditions worsened for the first time in two quarters. The results suggest more people believe the overall economy is improving, though higher prices are burdening livelihoods.

The Bank of Japan’s quarterly tankan survey showed large manufacturers’ business sentiment index rising to 15 in December from 14 in September, marking a four-year high since December 2021. This improvement reinforces market expectations for a rate hike by the central bank. Nonmanufacturers’ index held steady at 34.

14 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Bitcoin traded below $89,000 on December 14, 2025, erasing gains from the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut as markets braced for the Bank of Japan's policy meeting. Traders cited concerns over a potential yen carry trade unwind and upcoming U.S. economic data. Ether showed weekly strength, while most altcoins declined.

Tokyo's core consumer price index rose 2.8% year-on-year in November, unchanged from October and beating market forecasts. This development strengthens the case for a Bank of Japan rate hike by year-end. Rising food prices were the primary driver.

23 Mwezi wa kumi na moja, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Early signs from Japan's 2026 wage negotiations point to solid pay hikes despite U.S. tariff pressures on profits. This bolsters the case for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates further. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda has called for more data on the initial momentum of these talks.