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financeYen Weakens to 160, Japan Issues Fresh Intervention Warning
The yen hits the key 160 level against the dollar amid renewed Middle East tensions, triggering verbal warnings from Japanese officials.
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financeJapan Holds Fire on Yen Warnings as Currency Nears 160
Tokyo refrains from verbal intervention as the yen approaches a key threshold that has historically sparked market action.
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financeSMFG Markets Chief Urges BOJ to Clarify Rate Path After June Hike
Sumitomo Mitsui's global markets head calls for clear BOJ normalization signal after expected June rate hike to stabilize bond markets.
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financeJapan's Finance Minister Signals FX Intervention Readiness Amid Oil Volatility
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Japan is ready to act in currency markets as needed, with the Strait of Hormuz closure fueling oil price swings.
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financeJapan’s Yen Defense Falters as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
Japan spent $73.6B to support the yen with limited success as the BOJ meeting June 15-16 approaches.
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cryptoBank of Japan Governor Ueda's Speech Awaited as Yen Holds Steady
The yen is in a holding pattern ahead of BOJ Governor Ueda's speech. A recent 6-3 rate decision split has prompted speculation about a potential hike.
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financeTokyo Core Inflation Stays Below BOJ Target, Factory Output Rebounds
Tokyo core inflation misses forecasts, factory output surprises positively. BOJ set for rate hike amid mixed data.
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financeJapan Banks Battle for Deposits as Savers Chase Stock Market Boom
In a historic shift, Japanese banks compete to secure deposits as consumers move savings into a booming stock market, driven by inflation and the expanded NISA program.