ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran warIran war impact: The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane warns of lasting inflation from the Middle East conflict's energy ...
28 May, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Supply shock, debt may hurt central bank independence, ex-Fed executive saysFormer Fed executive Donald Kohn warned that political pressures on central bank independence are likely to increase. Public dissatisfactio...
27 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Global Market: BOJ’s Ueda warns oil shocks can trigger lasting inflation if wages and expectations riseCentral banks must consider broader economic factors beyond isolated oil price movements, as temporary energy shocks can fuel persistent in...
27 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jittersThe US dollar remains strong near six-week peaks. Traders are watching for a Middle East war resolution and the Federal Reserve's next move...
23 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Global Market: Japan inflation slows sharply, but energy risks cloud outlookJapan's core inflation eased to a four-year low in April, driven by government subsidies. However, rising energy costs due to the Iran conf...
22 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation hits 3-year high amid Iran oil shockJapan's wholesale inflation surged to its fastest pace in nearly three years in April, driven by rising energy and commodity prices linked ...
15 May, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Global Market: OECD sees Bank of Japan raising rates to 2% by 2027 amid inflation shiftJapan's central bank might increase interest rates to two percent by late 2027. This move signals confidence in Japan's economy moving past...
13 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Global Market: Bank of Japan turns increasingly hawkish as oil shock fuels inflation concernsJapan's central bank, the BOJ, is feeling pressure to raise interest rates soon. Surging oil prices linked to the Iran conflict are pushing...
12 May, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Global Market: Japan bets on BOJ hawkish turn, US backing to defend YenJapan is stepping up efforts to slow the yen’s decline through a coordinated push involving the Bank of Japan, the Finance Ministry and sup...
11 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hikeThe Bank of Japan maintained its current interest rate, but a significant minority on its board pushed for a hike, highlighting worries abo...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
World finance chiefs head to IMF with a sense of déjà vuGlobal economic policymakers convene amid concerns over President Trump's actions impacting Middle East growth. The IMF warns of reduced ca...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Global Market | Bank of Japan signals vigilance on Yen weakness, keeps door open for rate hikesThe Bank of Japan monitors yen weakness closely, with Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighting its impact on import costs and inflation. While shor...
30 Mar, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Japanese bond yields surge on inflation concerns and BOJ signalsJapanese government bond yields surged Friday, with five-year yields reaching a record high. Escalating Middle East conflict and revised Ba...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ walks tightrope as subsidies mask true inflation trendJapan's core inflation dipped below the Bank of Japan's 2% target in February for the first time in nearly four years. Government subsidies...
24 Mar, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Middle East conflict may accelerate BOJ’s rate-hike timeline as inflation risks riseThe escalating Middle East conflict is heightening Japan’s inflation risks, potentially accelerating the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike timeline...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
After the 'bazooka', Bank of Japan dismantles the work of its radical chiefThe unwinding of Japan's complex policy is driven by Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya, insiders say, a career central banker considered th...
13 Sep, 2021, 08.52 AM IST
Bank of Japan's easing of monetary policy is a big surprise: Glenn Maguire, ANZ'The immediate responses are suggesting that the BoJ has hit the nail right on the head with this policy announcement today.'
31 Oct, 2014, 03.05 PM IST