Kazuo Ueda

BOJ’s Ueda vows to keep raising rates, eyes inflation risks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated on Tuesday that a rate hike is likely on the table when the central bank's board convenes on September 17-18, saying policymakers must pay closer attention to upside inflation risks as underlying price…

BOJ’s Ueda skips Jackson Hole as September rate hike expectations surge

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will not attend the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium this week due to scheduling conflicts, the central bank announced on Wednesday, sending board member Naoki Tamura in his place and shifting market attention…

BOJ Gov. Ueda discharged after missing historic rate hike

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from the hospital on Friday, the central bank announced, ending a hospitalization that forced the 74-year-old to miss a historic rate decision earlier in the week.