7 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 27
Benchmark 10-year JGB futures fall 0.06 yen to 129.94 yen at the start of the Bank of Japan’s two-day meeting in Tokyo.
Markets focus on whether the BOJ will signal a potential rate hike at its June meeting, with expectations for an upward revision to price outlook and a downward revision to growth forecasts.
Analysts note the BOJ is likely to keep rates unchanged for now and will monitor the economic impact of Middle East developments before making further decisions.
Is former Governor Kuroda's forecast of multiple rate hikes realistic amid growing economic uncertainty?
How can the BOJ stop the yen's freefall without derailing the government's stimulus plans?
Will the Bank of Japan prioritize fighting inflation or protecting a fragile economy from Middle East shocks?
As rates rise, what happens to the 43% of government bonds held by the Bank of Japan?
With Japan's debt double its GDP, can the BOJ raise rates without triggering a fiscal crisis?
Is Japan finally escaping deflation, or is this just a temporary, import-driven inflation spike?