At its board meeting on the 11th, the European Central Bank (ECB) left its main policy interest rate unchanged as expected, but hinted at the possibility of a rate cut soon. Photographed in December 2023 (2024 Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach) (Reuters) – The European Central Bank (ECB) left its main policy interest rate unchanged as expected at … Read more
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told the House of Councilors Committee on Finance and Finance on the 9th that if the underlying inflation rate gradually increases as expected by the Bank of Japan, “we will have to consider reducing the degree of easing.” Stated. The photo shows President Ueda giving a press conference. Photographed … Read more
The yen is depreciating as the market recognizes that the Bank of Japan, which lifted negative interest rates on March 28, will move forward with financial normalization “slowly.” Photographed on the 18th in front of the Bank of Japan head office in Tokyo (2024 Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon) TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen is depreciating as the … Read more
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On March 6, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari said that as of December last year, he believed it was likely that two 25 basis point (bp) interest rate cuts would be appropriate in 2024, and that he was concerned about future economic indicators. Given the strength, it’s unlikely to expect more rate cuts now, … Read more
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The US personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index rose 2.4% in January compared to the same month last year. Photographed in Washington in 2022 (2024 Reuters/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo) [ワシントン ２９日 ロイター] – The personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index for January announced by the US Department of Commerce on the 29th increased by 2.4% compared … Read more
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On the 22nd, Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) Jefferson stated that if the economy progresses generally as expected, “it is highly likely that it will be appropriate to begin easing tightening policy by the end of this year.” . Photographed in June 2022 (2024 Reuters/Sarah Silbiger) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Vice … Read more
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On the 20th, Taiwan announced that it had chased away a Chinese Coast Guard vessel that had entered its territorial waters near Kinmen Island, which it effectively controls. The photo shows Maritime Commission Chief Commissioner Kan Hekirei responding to an interview. Photographed on the 20th (2024 Reuters/Ann Wang) [台北 ２０日 ロイター] – On the 20th, … Read more
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Regarding the gasoline subsidy (a drastic change mitigation measure) whose handling after the end of April has not yet been determined, there has been talk of extending it within the ruling party, and the government is expected to seriously consider it in the future. The photo was taken in September 2022 at a gas station … Read more
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On February 16, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki stated at the House of Representatives Finance and Financial Services Committee regarding the relationship between the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy changes and the decision to end deflation, “The government cannot comment on whether or not ending deflation will be linked to the lifting of negative interest rates.” … Read more
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement on the 9th at the end of its review of the Japanese economy (Article IV consultations on Japan), calling on the Bank of Japan to abolish the current monetary easing framework and consider raising short-term interest rates in stages. proposed that it should be done. Photographed in … Read more