The Latest Breaking News from Bank of Japan

Japanese consumer inflation slowed again in December due to lower electricity and gas bills, government data showed Friday, ahead of a Bank of Japan policy decision next week.

The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its inflation target forecast, signaling confidence in the country's economy despite challenges.

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March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.14%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.18% this morning as trading resumed after the Christmas holiday, with investors looking ahead to earlier and deeper interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve next year following a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation…

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.07% this morning as investors braced for a flurry of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.07% this morning as investors braced for a flurry of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.07% this morning as investors braced for a flurry of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric.

The Bank of Japan remains unwavering, keeping the kingdom of money flowing freely. Their ultra-loose policy of financial fluidity stands strong.

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after Federal Reserve officials looked to dampen expectations for a series of interest rate cuts next year, while the yen edged up ahead of a closely watched Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.