Bank of Japan
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financeJapan's Q1 GDP Surges Past Forecasts, Energy Crisis Looms
Japan's economy grew an annualized 2.1% in Q1, beating expectations, but the Middle East conflict threatens future growth.
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financeJapan Bond Yields Surge: Global Risks Amplify
Japan's government bond yields hit multi-decade highs, signaling potential global market shifts and affecting risk assets like Bitcoin.
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cryptoJapan's Central Bank Chief Urges Unified Digital Currency Framework
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino calls for integrating stablecoins and CBDCs to prevent monetary system fragmentation.
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financeJapan Wholesale Inflation Surges to Three-Year High, Fueling June Rate Hike Bets
Japan's corporate goods price index rose 4.9% in April, far outpacing forecasts, as energy costs from the Iran war stoke price pressures.
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financeBOJ's Masu Joins Hawkish Push for Early Rate Hike
Bank of Japan board member Kazuyuki Masu calls for raising rates as soon as possible, signaling a potential June hike amid rising inflation from Middle East war energy costs.
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financeUS Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Yen Relief for Japan
Scott Bessent's visit to Tokyo eases currency tensions, opening door for BOJ rate hikes.
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financeEx-BOJ Chief Kuroda Says Yen Intervention Impact Short-Lived
Former BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda comments on Japan's recent currency intervention and yen trajectory.
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financeBOJ Hawks Push for June Rate Hike Amid Iran Oil Shock
BOJ minutes reveal hawkish split with members flagging a near-term rate hike, potentially as soon as June, due to Iran war inflation risks.