An investment surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure is prompting central bankers to reassess inflation and interest-rate risks. At international
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Major Brokerages Forecast December Bank of Japan Rate Increase
Several financial brokerages expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again in December after its September increase to…
Read MoreTokyo Hedge Funds Spotlight Japan Corporate Reform and Semiconductor Opportunities
Investors at the inaugural Sohn Conference in Tokyo highlighted opportunities arising from Japan's corporate-governance reforms. Fund managers discussed co
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Japan May Avoid US-Backed 3.5% Defence Spending Target, Report Says
Japan is considering a national security strategy that increases defence-related spending without explicitly committing to 3.5% of gross domestic product,
Read MoreG7 Plans AI Cyberattack Drills as Japan Warns of Financial System Risks
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have agreed to conduct exercises simulating artificial-intelligence-enabled cyberattacks, Japanese Finance
Read MoreSecret US-Myanmar Talks in Tokyo Put Spotlight on Japan’s Diplomatic Role
The United States and Myanmar's military-backed government held a further round of talks in Tokyo, according to people familiar with…
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US and Japan Discuss Yen Stability Before APEC Finance Talks
Senior US and Japanese finance officials met during the IMF and World Bank gatherings in Bangkok ahead of the APEC…
Read MoreJapan Economy Minister Says BOJ Must Decide Interest Rates Independently
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi says interest-rate decisions should remain with the independent Bank of Japan. Speaking at a Reuters…
Read MoreBank of Japan Governor Warns Inflation Could Overshoot 2% Target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has warned that underlying inflation could exceed the central bank's 2% objective. In remarks…
Read MoreIMF Says Bank of Japan May Need Faster Rate Hikes if Inflation Accelerates
The International Monetary Fund says the Bank of Japan may need to accelerate monetary tightening if price pressures rise faster…
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