Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
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 ...
Instant View: Investors react to interest rate hike from BOJ
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 stably around its 2% target ...
Bank of Japan hikes policy rates by 25 basis points to highest in 17 years
The Bank of Japan raised its interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, demonstrating confidence in stable inflation around the 2% target. The central bank's decision ...
Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report
Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant ...