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Bank of Japan Raises Rates

The New York Times · 3h

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years

Japan's central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years, after consumer price rises accelerated last year. The move by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its short-term policy rate to 0.5% comes just hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 2h

Bank of Japan Resumes Hiking Rates as Economy Strengthens

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.

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Central Japan Stabbing

One dead, two hurt in stabbing attack at Japan's Nagano train station

One person was killed and two hurt in a stabbing attack Wednesday at Japan's JR Nagano train station. One woman and two men were waiting for a bus on the station's north side when they were attacked.

Associated Press · 1d

1 person is killed and 2 injured in stabbing outside Nagano station in central Japan

Authorities in Japan say one person is dead and two others are injured after a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train station in Nagano.

One Killed, Two Injured In Central Japan Stabbing: Local Media

A man stabbed three people at a train station in central Japan on Wednesday before fleeing the scene, leaving one person dead, local media reported.

Japan's exports hit record high

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Japan's exports hit record high, but trade deficit continues

The trade deficit, which measures the value of exports minus imports, totaled 5.3 trillion yen ($34 billion), according to government data, as imports ballooned on the back of rising energy costs and growing inflation around the world.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 1d

Japan unexpectedly logs trade surplus, exports hits record high & imports also shows positive growth

Exports from Japan rose by 2.8% y/y to a new peak of JPY 9,910.60 billion in December 2024, exceeding market forecasts of 2.3% and pointing to the third straight month of growth. Imports to Japan grew by 1.

Emirates News Agency on MSN · 1d

Japan's trade deficit shrinks 44% in 2024

Japan's trade deficit in 2024 shrank 44 percent from a year earlier to 5.33 trillion yen ($34 billion), as exports hit a record high due to robust vehicle and semiconductor-related demand, government data showed Thursday.

15mon MSN

Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target ...

2hon MSN

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. U.S. futures ...

The Economist19h

Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?

Editor’s note: This story was updated on January 24th.

20hon MSN

Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage

Japan's government on Thursday maintained a cautious outlook for the economy in part as policymakers kept a wary eye on U.S.

22h

Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

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