Category: Constraints

BOJ Debated Risks From Supply Constraints, China Slowdown: September Summary

TOKYO—Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers in September saw rising risks to the economy from slowing Chinese growth, semiconductor shortages and Southeast Asian factory shutdowns, a summary of opinion expressed at their monthly rate review showed on Friday. Such heightening external risks could affect the BOJ’s fresh quarterly growth projections, due at its next policy-setting meeting…


Oil Gains for Fifth Day Amid Supply Constraints

TOKYO—Oil prices rose for a fifth straight day on Monday with Brent heading for $80 amid supply concerns as parts of the world sees demand pick up with the easing of pandemic conditions. Brent crude was up 92 cents or 1.2 percent at $79.01 a barrel by 0208 GMT, having risen a third consecutive week…