Reported about 5 hours ago
A recent survey by the Japan Center for Economic Research indicates that most economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise short-term interest rates in the latter half of 2025. Among 36 surveyed economists, 30 predict rates will remain at 0.5% in the first half of the year, while 28 foresee an increase to 0.75% later. Projections for wage hikes in negotiations reveal an average increase of 4.92%, down from last year's 5.33%. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda has expressed readiness for further rate hikes if inflation targets are sustained.
Source: YAHOO