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Japan business mood reaches 8-year high, bolsters case for BOJ hikes

Japan business mood reaches 8-year high, bolsters case for BOJ hikes

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japanese business confidence hit an eight-year high over July-September amid elevated inflation expectations, a central bank survey showed, indicating an economy weathering the Middle East conflict and bolstering the case for interest rate hikes.

BOJ debated more rate hikes, scope for faster move at Sept meeting, summary shows

BOJ debated more rate hikes, scope for faster move at Sept meeting, summary shows

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to accelerate the pace of interest rate rises or bring them closer to the central bank's "goal" soon, a summary of opinions at its September meeting showed, heightening the chance of further rate hikes.

BOJ's policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes

BOJ's policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan expects interest rate increases to happen faster and more regularly in future as it pre-empts risks of an inflation overshoot, sources said, enhancing the importance of data due this week in gauging the timing of its next move.

BOJ debated need for more rate hikes at September meeting, summary shows

BOJ debated need for more rate hikes at September meeting, summary shows

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or bring them closer to the central bank's "goal" soon, a summary of opinions at its September meeting showed on Thursday.

Japanese economic panel members emphasise BOJ's independence

Japanese economic panel members emphasise BOJ's independence

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel reiterated on Wednesday the need for close coordination between the government and the Bank of Japan on monetary policy, while explicitly stressing respect for the central bank's independence.

Japan economic panel members underline BOJ independence

Japan economic panel members underline BOJ independence

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel reiterated the need for close coordination on monetary policy between the government and the Bank of Japan on Wednesday, while stressing respect for the central bank's independence.

Rising bond yields put the brakes on stocks

Rising bond yields put the brakes on stocks

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Oil prices and bond yields rose in an uncomfortable combination for stocks on Tuesday, as investors braced for an era where short-term borrowing costs settle at their highest levels in years.

Exclusive-Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen

Exclusive-Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen

By Makiko Yamazaki, Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday markets should take at face value the "very clear" message Tokyo and Washington delivered last week on the yen, signalling his resolve to act against excessive

Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen

Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen

By Makiko Yamazaki, Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday markets should take at face value the "very clear" message Tokyo and Washington delivered last week on the yen, signalling his resolve to act against excessive

Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show

Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to focus on mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases, minutes of their July meeting showed, cementing the case for further hikes to still-low borrowing costs.

Dollar near two-month high as US-Iran stalemate bolsters oil, Fed rate hike bets

Dollar near two-month high as US-Iran stalemate bolsters oil, Fed rate hike bets

By Samuel Indyk and Jiaxing Li LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The dollar was steady near a two-month high on Monday as the US-Iran standoff pushed up oil prices and Treasury yields, while investors looked ahead to a data-packed week for further clues about the path of central bank policy.

Dollar flat as US-Iran stand-off lifts oil, yields

Dollar flat as US-Iran stand-off lifts oil, yields

By Chibuike Oguh and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The dollar was flat against major currencies on Monday, as the continued stand-off between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher, and as the Treasury market's selloff resumed, boosting yields.