BoJ’s Uchida: Will keep raising rates if economy, prices improve in line with our forecast

FXStreetMay 19, 2025 1:43 AM

View all comments（0）



Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Tuesday that the central bank “will keep raising interest rates if economy, prices improve in line with our forecast.”

Additional comments

Uncertainty surrounding each country's trade policy extremely high.
Japan's underlying inflation likely to re-accelerate after period of slowdown in growth.
Mindful that recent rise in prices have negative impact on consumption.

Market reaction

USD/JPY remains heavy near 145.00 following these headlines, down 0.38% on the day, as of writing.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice.

Comments (0)

Click the $ button, enter the symbol, and select to link a stock, ETF, or other ticker.

Commenting Guidelines

Recommended Articles

Korea’s KOSPI Index Dives Over 7%, Warning Bull Market May Be Nearing End

TradingKey - Recently, the South Korean stock market has repeatedly hit record highs. At the market open on May 15, the KOSPI Index briefly broke through the 8,000-point psychological level before staging a sharp intraday plunge, with losses exceeding 7% at one point. It closed down 6.12%, signaling collective profit-taking as investors locked in gains at key resistance levels.

Largest US IPO of 2026 Debuts, Cerebras Soars 68% on First Day, Is This AI Chip Upstart Worth Buying Now?

TradingKey — On Thursday, May 14, Eastern Time, AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems, regarded by the market as an "Nvidia challenger," officially listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "CBRS," delivering a stunning performance on its first day of trading.

US Stocks Hit New Highs as Warsh Takes Office, Nvidia Gains for Seventh Day, Cerebras Surges in Debut

TradingKey - On May 14, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices closed higher across the board, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both hitting record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 50,000 mark for the first time in three months. On the same day, Kevin Warsh officially succeeded Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, ushering in the Fed's "Warsh Era."

Today’s Market Recap: AI Rally Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq to Records; Nvidia Leads Surge

US markets hit records on AI growth and Nvidia’s China expansion. Key drivers include Cisco’s gains, Cerebras’ IPO, US-China diplomacy, South Korean retail FOMO, and Middle East tensions.

Cerebras Systems IPO 2026: Date, Price, Valuation, and Whether CBRS Is Worth Buying

TradingKey - Cerebras Systems (CBRS) IPO prices May 13–14 at $125–$135/share. $26–$27B valuation, 20x oversubscribed, $510M revenue, 47% net margin, OpenAI 750MW deal. Everything you need to know.

Featured Tools