Yen gains, bond yields rise after BOJ hikes rates
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised its inflation forecasts. Japan’s Nikkei share average pared earlier
BOJ hikes interest rates by 25 bps, sees slower growth and higher inflation
Investing.com– The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected, with the central bank forecasting that inflation will remain underpinned and around its annual target in the coming years. The BOJ slightly trimmed its gross domestic product
Asia shares buoyed by Trump’s China comments; BOJ hikes
By Koh Gui Qing and Ankur Banerjee NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Global shares rose on Friday buoyed by the prospect of lower U.S. interest rates and a U.S.-China trade deal following comments from President Donald Trump, while the yen steadied ahead
Costco shareholders reject call for review of diversity programs
By Juveria Tabassum and Ross Kerber (Reuters) -Costco Wholesale shareholders voted strongly against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives, the U.S. company said on Thursday, sending a message running counter to the
Asia stocks rise on China hopes; Japan trims gains after BOJ rate hike
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks rose on Friday tracking record highs on Wall Street and optimism over more policy relief for China, while Japanese markets trimmed some gains after the Bank of Japan hiked rates and struck a hawkish chord. Regional