Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in July but stayed above the central bank's 2% target, keeping ...

The figure — which strips out costs for fresh food — was higher than the 3% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Traders see about a 51% chance of a BOJ rate hike by the end of October, as reflected by movements in the overnight swap ...

Japan's core inflation rate eased to 3.1% from 3.3% in June, but remains above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Overall, Japan’s core inflation rate eased to 3.1% from 3.3% in June, the data from the ...

Japan's core consumer prices in July rose 3.1 percent from a year earlier as food costs remained high, government data showed ...

Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 per cent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed ...

Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed ...

Japan’s economy is caught between inflationary monetary policy and powerful agricultural interests. There is no easy way out.

Nevertheless, some rate-setters at the BoJ have said that persistently high rice prices may prompt second-round effects in the coming months, indicating that they may be willing to consider raising ...

The U.S. dollar was steady on Friday, poised for a strong weekly performance as investors gear up for an eagerly anticipated ...

Bessent mentioned that he had spoken with BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda. "My opinion, not his — they're behind the curve. So ...

Rice prices in Japan soared by 90.7% in July year-on-year, official data showed today, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.