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IMF warns Japan of spillovers from rising foreign market volatility

The IMF advises Japan to prepare for potential financial instability due to rising foreign market volatility, interest rate hikes, and their impacts on liquidity and corporate debt.

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IMF expects BOJ to raise rates again this year, eye neutral level by end-2027

The IMF predicts Japan will raise interest rates, reach neutral borrowing levels by 2027, and improve fiscal policy to manage debt despite economic uncertainties.

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Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates, boosting the yen and bond yields, while the Nikkei index slipped slightly. Economic caution and inflation forecasts were discussed.

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BOJ hikes interest rates by 25 bps, sees slower growth and higher inflation

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points, adjusting GDP forecasts while projecting inflation to remain above target, anticipating further hikes depending on economic conditions.

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Morning Bid: BOJ decides - 'dovish hike' incoming?

The article discusses anticipated interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, market reactions, and President Trump's influence on global finance, highlighting key economic indicators to watch.

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IMF expects more Bank of Japan interest rate hikes in 2025 and 2026

The IMF forecasts the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates twice in 2025 and 2026, with expected economic growth of 1.1% in 2025 and 0.8% in 2026.

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BOJ produces estimates on how future rate hikes affect earnings

The Bank of Japan warns of potential $13 billion losses from interest rate hikes while reaffirming its commitment to raise short-term rates for economic stability.

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Yen to rebound in 2025 as Fed easing cycle impacts wane, Capital Economics says

Capital Economics predicts a stronger yen against the US dollar in 2025 due to changing monetary policies by the Fed and BoJ, anticipating a level of 145/$.

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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan maintains interest rates at 0.25% amid caution regarding U.S. economic policies, while preparing to tighten policy based on inflation and wage growth indicators.

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BOJ's retreat from low rates heightens Japan's debt troubles