110 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. Yen Weakens to 160, Japan Issues Fresh Intervention Warning
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    Yen 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.

    13h ago 1 min read
  2. Japan Holds Fire on Yen Warnings as Currency Nears 160
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    Japan 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.

    21h ago 1 min read
  3. SMFG Markets Chief Urges BOJ to Clarify Rate Path After June Hike
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    SMFG 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.

    yesterday 1 min read
  4. Japan's Finance Minister Signals FX Intervention Readiness Amid Oil Volatility
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    Japan'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.

    yesterday 1 min read
  5. Japan’s Yen Defense Falters as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
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    Japan’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.

    2d ago 1 min read
  6. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's Speech Awaited as Yen Holds Steady
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    Bank 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.

    2d ago 1 min read
  7. Tokyo Core Inflation Stays Below BOJ Target, Factory Output Rebounds
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    Tokyo 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.

    5d ago 1 min read
  8. Japan Banks Battle for Deposits as Savers Chase Stock Market Boom
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    Japan 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.

    6d ago 1 min read