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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its short-term policy rate to “around 0.5%,” marking its highest level in 17 years. This decision follows December’s inflation surge, with core consumer prices rising 3% year-on-year, the fastest pace in 16 months.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. The Bank of Japan kept its…

Japan stocks jump 10% after global markets slump Japanese stocks bounced back on Tuesday morning, recovering after a sharp drop…

Asia stock markets plunge after US shares tumbled Asian markets took a major hit on Monday, mirroring sharp declines seen…

Official revised growth figures show Japan has avoided falling into a technical recession. The new data shows GDP was 0.4% higher in the last three months of 2023 compared to a year earlier. 

Japan unexpectedly slips into a recession Japan has unexpectedly slipped into a recession as its economy contracted for two consecutive…