Bank of Japan

Japan’s public debt, at roughly twice the size of its economy, is the largest in the developed world

Kiuchi made the remarks in response to reporters

Thursday’s survey is likely to reinforce market expectations that the BOJ will raise its benchmark rate again by December

It now sees the need for splashier recruitment ads to get the workers they need after years of HR misallocation

There was growing concern within the board of mounting inflation risks

Faster rate hikes may be in store now as policy focus has shifted, says former executive director

The increase was the fastest year-on-year pace since June 2024

But the widely expected move fails to prop up the yen, which initially falls

It is trading at 123.4 per Singdollar and 158 per US dollar as at 4.11 pm in Asia