110 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. BOJ Governor: Japan's Financial Conditions Remain Accommodative
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    BOJ Governor: Japan's Financial Conditions Remain Accommodative

    Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda confirmed Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative due to negative real interest rates, supporting private capital expenditure.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Japan Consumer Confidence Plummets Amidst Middle East Conflict Concerns
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    Japan Consumer Confidence Plummets Amidst Middle East Conflict Concerns

    Japan's consumer mood significantly worsened in March, impacted by rising fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty, casting doubt on a potential April interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Dollar Faces Uncertainty Amidst Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
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    Dollar Faces Uncertainty Amidst Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

    The US dollar is experiencing instability as markets closely monitor a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, impacting currency values and oil prices.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Japan Sees Rising Corporate Bankruptcies Amid Iran Conflict Costs
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    Japan Sees Rising Corporate Bankruptcies Amid Iran Conflict Costs

    Japan's corporate bankruptcy cases rise for fourth straight year amid escalating Middle East conflict costs and inflation pressures.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Japan Economy Slips as War Disruption Hits Small Businesses
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    Japan Economy Slips as War Disruption Hits Small Businesses

    Japanese economic indicator drops amid rising bankruptcy rates in construction sector due to fuel costs and supply shortages.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Bank of Japan Poised for July Rate Hike Amid Inflationary Pressures
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    Bank of Japan Poised for July Rate Hike Amid Inflationary Pressures

    Former BOJ board member Seiji Adachi predicts a July interest rate increase due to rising oil costs and persistent inflation, despite political complexities.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Japan Warns of FX Intervention Amid Yen Slide
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    Japan Warns of FX Intervention Amid Yen Slide

    Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signals readiness to intervene as the yen approaches 160 per dollar amid surging volatility and speculative trading.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. BOJ May Ignore Iran War Risks, Ex-Official Warns
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    BOJ May Ignore Iran War Risks, Ex-Official Warns

    Former Bank of Japan official warns central bank may overlook supply disruptions from Iran conflict.

    2mo ago 2 min read