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IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war

IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on broader prices will be limited, Rahul Anand, the International Monetary Fund's mission chief for Japan, told Reuters on Wednesday.

More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll

More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll

By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, April 16 (Reuters) - The number of Japanese firms that do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates has risen sharply since the start of the year as the Iran war clouds the outlook for global growth and corporate earnings, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.

IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly

IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly

By Leika Kihara April 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates gradually, but at a slightly faster pace than projected six months ago.

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

By Yoruk Bahceli, Ben Welsh, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rocky Swift LONDON/NEW YORK/TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-increasing spending demands -- from ageing populations to climate change and defence -- are adding to

BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount

BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount

By William Schomberg WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Tuesday it could take months to see how much long-lasting damage is caused to Britain's economy by the energy price spike, but she expects new price pressures to be a bigger risk than a

War is over for Wall Street, while oil drags down bonds and gold

War is over for Wall Street, while oil drags down bonds and gold

By Alun John, Sophie Kiderlin and Lucy Raitano LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that the war on Iran could be over soon.

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

By Hina Suzuki, Tamiyuki Kihara and Kaori Kaneko TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production, highlighting a disconnect between official assurances of sufficient supply and realities on the

Iran war puts US companies into wait-and-see mode, Fed report says

Iran war puts US companies into wait-and-see mode, Fed report says

By Ann Saphir April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. economic activity increased and employment was steady in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a report that also pointed to notable impacts from a surge in energy prices amid the ongoing Iran war.

US home builder sentiment drops to seven-month low in April, NAHB survey says

US home builder sentiment drops to seven-month low in April, NAHB survey says

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilder sentiment deteriorated in April, hitting a seven-month low as the war with Iran led to higher prices for materials and mortgage rates as well as increased economic uncertainty, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Analysis-Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options

Analysis-Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ's rate hike options

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - Once seen as a strong possibility, a Bank of Japan rate hike in April is turning into a fainter prospect as fading hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict keep markets volatile and muddle the outlook for a fragile economy.

BOJ's Ueda calls for vigilance against impact of Middle East war

BOJ's Ueda calls for vigilance against impact of Middle East war

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday economic and price developments were moving roughly in line with the bank's forecasts, but called for vigilance to the impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East.