Time to Relent on 2%? Japan Debates Inflation Target
Monetary authorities galore have set inflation targets of around 2 percent, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. But none has done so with as much gusto as the Bank of Japan, where Governor Haruhiko K.....»»
BOJ takes steps to make policy flexible but vows to keep rates low
The Bank of Japan took measures to make its massive stimulus program more flexible and pledged to keep interest rates low for the time being on Tuesday, reflecting its forecast that it would take time for inflation to hit its 2 percent target......»»
BOJ adopts forward guidance on rates, makes framework flexible
The Bank of Japan pledged to keep interest rates "very low" for the time being and took measures to make its massive stimulus program more flexible on Tuesday, reflecting its forecast that it would take time for inflation to hit its 2 percent target......»»
Factbox: Key changes made to BOJ"s policy framework on July 31
The Bank of Japan took measures to make its massive stimulus program more flexible and pledged to keep interest rates low for the time being on Tuesday, reflecting its forecast that it would take time for inflation to hit its 2 percent target......»»
BOJ seeks to make ammunition last longer as options dwindle
The Bank of Japan takes measures to make its massive stimulus programme more flexible and pledges to keep interest rates low, in line with its forecast that it will take time for inflation to hit its 2 percent target. David Pollard reports......»»
Bank of England: CPI inflation is expected to fall further below 2% target during H2 2020
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Recession risk forces BOJ to row back on inflation goal
The widening economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak and soft consumption are forcing the Bank of Japan to message more strongly that it is no longer inclined to chase its elusive 2% inflation target, sources familiar with its thinking say......»»
Producer Prices Refuse to Cooperate Toward the Fed’s 2% Inflation Target
The Federal Reserve has been trying to get inflation closer to its 2% mandate for some time, but the current economy just isn't allowing it......»»
What Japan Would Have To Do To Achieve A 10% Inflation Target
What Japan Would Have To Do To Achieve A 10% Inflation Target.....»»
Clarida says policy in place now will get inflation up to 2% target
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Bostic: Won"t panic if inflation moves a little above 2% target
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Bank of Japan Ditches Inflation Target Date
The Bank of Japan dropped its target date for reaching 2% inflation, another sign that Japan has yet to fully escape its long period of falling prices......»»
Japan Expects To Hit 2% Inflation In 5 Years, Aggressive Easing Will Continue
Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk, The BOJ thinks Japan may hit its 2% inflation target .....»»
Key Words: BOJ’s Kuroda sees potential end to QE, says no currency manipulation in Japan
Japan will consider ditching its ultraloose monetary policy as soon as inflation meets the 2% inflation target, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda told CNBC in a weekend interview......»»
Dudley: Fed may have to hike at faster pace if inflation were to go well above 2% target
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Inflation: This Time It’s Real
The Fed hits its price target, and the market prices in tighter policy......»»
Japanese Yen Steady As BoJ Holds Once More, Kuroda Up Next
DailyFX com Talking Points The Bank of Japan left its monetary policy alone It also removed any precise mention of when inflation might hit its 2 target from the policy statement The Japanese Yen remains pressured against the US.....»»
BOJ removes timeframe for price goal, keeps policy steady
Japan's central bank kept policy steady on Friday but, in a surprise move to analysts, ditched a timeframe it had set for hitting an inflation target. David Pollard reports......»»
Economic Report: Inflation hits Fed’s 2% target, possible prelude to faster rise in U.S. interest rates
The PCE index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rose to 2% year over year from a 1.7% pace in February, hitting the central bank’s target for the first time in a year......»»
Inflation Hit Fed"s 2% Target in March
Year-over-year inflation hit the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for the first time in over a year in March, a sign of strengthening U.S. price pressures that could encourage the Fed to continue lifting interest rates this year......»»
Economic Report: Inflation hits Fed’s 2% target, PCE shows, in prelude to faster rise in U.S. interest rates
A key inflation gauge rose to 2%, hitting the Federal Reserve’s target for the first time in a year and potentially signaling a faster increase in U.S. interest rates......»»