A dissenting member of the Bank of Japan’s policy board has pushed back against further interest rate increases, arguing that moving too quickly could damage Japan’s...
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October 9, 2026
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Nikkei Crosses 70,000 for First Time in Three Months, Lifted by Wall Street Gains and Falling Oil
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closed above 70,000 points, reaching its highest level in roughly three months. A strong rally on Wall Street and a drop in...
Bank of Japan May Declare Underlying Inflation Has Reached 2% Target
The Bank of Japan is weighing whether to signal that underlying inflation has sustainably reached its long-held 2% goal, a move that could mark a pivotal...
Bank of Japan officials signal readiness to lift rates faster as inflation firms
Policymakers at the Bank of Japan are increasingly open to accelerating interest-rate increases, as persistent inflationary pressure gives them more room to move away from decades...