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BOJ's Masu Urges Timely Rate Hikes as Inflation Nears 2%

The board member says gradual tightening should prevent overshooting without derailing wage gains.

Bank of Japan Signals Further Hikes After Lifting Rate to 0.75%

Trump Narrows Fed Chair Search to Four as Waller Draws Praise in White House Interview

Trump’s Fed Chair Search Narrows to Kevin Hassett as Markets React and Pushback Mounts

BOJ Minutes Point to Growing Case for Hike as Board Emphasizes Patience

Bessent to Give Trump 3–4-Name Shortlist for Fed Chair After Thanksgiving

Miran Casts Lone Fed Dissent, Urges Half-Point Cut After Narrow Confirmation