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Part of situation: Japan rate hikes, yen weakness, and US-Japan intervention (60 clusters)

Bank of Japan and RBA weigh interest rate paths amid inflation risks

monetary policy interest rate hikes inflation risks Bank of Japan Reserve Bank of Australia

Central banks in Japan and Australia are navigating complex inflationary landscapes. A summary of the Bank of Japan’s July meeting reveals that policymakers are debating an acceleration of interest rate hikes. While the policy rate was held at 1%, members noted that the risk of waiting to adjust rates may be significant. Key drivers for potential hikes include rising import costs from a weak yen, artificial intelligence-related demand, and energy price volatility stemming from Middle East conflicts.

In Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has maintained its cash rate at 4.35% for a second consecutive meeting. The decision was unanimous, reflecting an economy that is slowing as expected. However, the RBA warned that inflation remains too high and is not projected to return to the 2% to 3% target band until late 2027 or early 2028. Governor Michele Bullock emphasized that the board remains prepared to implement further rate increases if upside risks to inflation materialize. The Australian housing market has also shown signs of cooling, with falling prices in several major cities and a decline in new loan applications.

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Bank of Japan · Cabinet Office · Japan · Kazuo Ueda · Michele Bullock · Middle East · Reserve Bank of Australia · Sanae Takaichi

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BOJ May Consider Additional Rate Hike in Sept. [www.adnkronos.com]
BoJ'da daha hızlı faiz artışı tartışması: Eylül beklentisi güçlendi | EKOTÜRK [www.ekoturk.com]
BOJ Members Saw Need for Faster Rate Hikes in July: Summary [www.adnkronos.com]
BOJ summary flags upside price risks, possible faster hike pace [www.japantimes.co.jp]
Australia central bank holds rates steady, keeps hike on table [www.businesstimes.com.sg]
Australia central bank holds rates steady, keeps hike on table [wdez.com]
Australia central bank holds rates steady, keeps hike on table [jack1065.com]
August cash rate: is now a good time to buy? [www.loanmarket.com.au]
RBA delivers second consecutive rate hold at policy meeting - Financial Newswire [financialnewswire.com.au]
BOJ Rate Hike September 2024: Intense Debate Signals Possible Policy Change [www.mondialnews.com]
Australia mantiene los tipos de interés en el 4,35% tras tres subidas desde principios de año [www.diarioestrategia.cl]
Αυστραλία: Αμετάβλητα τα επιτόκια στο 4,35% – Το στοίχημα της RBA για τον πληθωρισμό [economytoday.sigmalive.com]
Reserve Bank Holds Interest Rates, Easing Borrower Fears [internewscast.com]
Australian central bank holds rates but keeps hike on table [wkzo.com]
RBA pozostawia stopy bez zmian. Inflacja odpuszcza, ale podwyżki wciąż są możliwe [forexclub.pl]
RBA Keeps Interest Rates On Hold [www.wyndhamtv.com.au]
Australia central bank sees inflation cooling little faster, but risks on upside [kelo.com]
RBA calls August rate decision - Money Management [www.moneymanagement.com.au]
BoJ Summary of Opinions: Board split on pace of rate hikes [bitcoinethereumnews.com]
BOJ debated scope to hasten rate-hike pace in July, summary shows [wxerfm.com]
BOJ debated scope to hasten rate-hike pace in July, summary shows [wixx.com]
Αυστραλία: Αμετάβλητα στο 4,35% τα επιτόκια – Ανοιχτό το ενδεχόμενο νέας αύξησης [www.capital.gr]
Interest rates remain on hold, but housing crisis doesn’t - The Indian Sun [www.theindiansun.com.au]
Αυστραλία: Αμετάβλητα τα επιτόκια στο 4,35% – Το στοίχημα της RBA για τον πληθωρισμό [www.newmoney.gr]
RBA Holds the Line: Cautious Pause Amid Stubborn Inflation - EconoTimes [econotimes.com]
Quan chức Fed cảnh báo có thể phải tăng lãi suất nhiều lần [cafebiz.vn]
Australia central bank holds rates steady, keeps hike on table [wsau.com]
RBA holds cash rate at 4. 35% as economy slows [creditorwatch.com.au]
RBA makes huge call on interest rates [www.perthnow.com.au]
RBA fires inflation warning shot [www.macrobusiness.com.au]
(RBA) Statement by the Reserve Bank Board: Monetary Policy Decisions - ActionForex [www.actionforex.com]
LIVE RBA August Cash Rate Decision [www.savings.com.au]
Sources: BoJ could raise rates again at September 17-18 meeting [investinglive.com]
‘Very anxious’: Fears as rate decision looms [www.perthnow.com.au]
I’m an economist, get me out of here! - Switzer [switzer.com.au]
Hawkish hold tipped as RBA hands down rates decision [theqldr.com.au]
才要升息又得救債市？日銀陷入最尷尬處境 | 鉅亨網 - 美股雷達 [news.cnyes.com]
Analysis-BOJ’s rate-hike path runs into Takaichi’s bond market problems [kfgo.com]
Outcome: March 2026 | Crawford School of Public Policy [crawford.anu.edu.au]
日本央行鷹派訊號加碼：通膨風險升溫，升息節奏或超市場預期 [www.blocktempo.com]
BOJ signals potential faster rate hikes amid rising inflation risks [cryptobriefing.com]
BOJ debated scope to hasten rate-hike pace in July, summary shows [wtvbam.com]
The RBA meets Tuesday. Here's what that means for ASX shares [www.fool.com.au]
Fed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into Lead [news.bitcoin.com]
RBA’s threat of a rate rise rings a bit hollow [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
RBA’s threat of a rate rise rings a bit hollow [www.theage.com.au]
RBA holds rates as inflation headache refuses to budge [thewest.com.au]
ゾッとする…食料品の消費税1％を喜ぶ人が知らない「これから日本で起きること」 [diamond.jp]
NZD/USD in Consolidation Range While Determining Trend for OANDA:NZDUSD by NouzTrader [www.tradingview.com]