BoJ and RBA decisions dominate 2025’s early trends. Wage growth, inflation, and China’s stimulus measures drive Forex markets. Read key insights here.

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation will provide up to 800 million euros ($822 million) in loans to a major German telecom company to support 5G development, in an apparent bid to help the European nation curb dependence on China.

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian stocks edged up on Friday, drawing support from unexpectedly strong growth in China's economy at the end of last year, although gains were limited by caution ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.

The Bank of Japan is expected to hike interest rates twice in 2025 and twice more in 2026, International Monetary Fund chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said on Friday.

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda echoed recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.

Bank of America and Morgan Stanley earnings are out. Follow along for live updates on stocks, bonds and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s first few days in the White House.

Record defence budgets from Japan and the Philippines come as tensions with China grow and incoming US leader urges allies to spend more.

Philippines says 12:32 PM UTC Asia Pacificcategory Xi says China, Vietnam to build community with shared future of strategic significance 3:59 AM UTC

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