22 stories tagged #BOJ

  1. Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.0%, a 31-Year High
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    Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.0%, a 31-Year High

    The Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate to 1.0% for the first time since 1995, signaling a historic shift that threatens to unwind global carry trades and rattle crypto markets.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 1% for First Time in 31 Years
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    Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 1% for First Time in 31 Years

    The Bank of Japan lifted its key interest rate to 1 percent, the highest since 1995, responding to persistent wartime inflation and a weakening yen.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Bank of Japan Lifts Rates to 1%, Highest Since 1995
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    Bank of Japan Lifts Rates to 1%, Highest Since 1995

    The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to a 30-year high, signaling a sustained shift away from ultra-loose monetary policy with global market implications.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Yen Returns to Intervention Danger Zone as Markets Test Tokyo's Resolve
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    Yen Returns to Intervention Danger Zone as Markets Test Tokyo's Resolve

    The yen weakens past 159 per dollar, approaching the 160 level that triggered Japan's record $63B intervention last month.

    3w ago 2 min read
  5. Japan Stands Ready to Defend 160 Yen per Dollar Level, Ex-BOJ Official Says
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    Japan Stands Ready to Defend 160 Yen per Dollar Level, Ex-BOJ Official Says

    Former BOJ official Atsushi Takeuchi warns Japan likely intervened during Golden Week and will step in again to defend the yen's critical 160 level.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Yen Steadies After Japan Intervention; Traders Brace for More
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    Yen Steadies After Japan Intervention; Traders Brace for More

    Japan intervenes in currency markets to bolster the yen, which steadies against the dollar after its strongest weekly rally in two months.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Yen Surges 2% After Strongest Intervention Warning From Tokyo
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    Yen Surges 2% After Strongest Intervention Warning From Tokyo

    Japanese yen strengthens sharply as finance minister signals imminent action to prop up the currency.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Fitch Warns of Further Bank of Japan Tightening Amid Persistent Inflation
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    Fitch Warns of Further Bank of Japan Tightening Amid Persistent Inflation

    Fitch Ratings signals potential Bank of Japan rate hikes due to sustained inflation, with minimal market expectation for a rate cut.

    2mo ago 1 min read