TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding ...

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate Friday by the most in 18 years, in a show of boosted ...

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald ...

Japan's central bank raised interest rates to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts.

Former BOJ board member Sakurai has predicted interest rates could reach 1.5% within two years, driven by economic conditions ...

In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan on Jan. 24 raised its short-term policy rate to 0.50% from 0.25%. Read more ...

Despite limited developments that would justify a policy shift since December, Japan's central bank nevertheless went ahead ...

Stronger wages have contributed to the decision by Japan's central bank to raise rates to about 0.5%. The BOJ reiterated that ...

Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ ...

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda addressed the post-policy meeting press conference on Friday, explaining the reasons behind the 25 basis points (bps) interest rate hike to 0.50% in January.

Recent data show Japanese workers are gaining better wages and are generally set to receive solid pay raises in their ...