110 stories tagged #Bank of Japan

  1. Japan's Yen Intervention Pushes Back Speculators, Short Positions Drop to $4.9B
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    Japan's Yen Intervention Pushes Back Speculators, Short Positions Drop to $4.9B

    Japan spent $35 billion to support the yen, reducing short positions to $4.9 billion. The intervention signals a new phase in the ongoing battle with currency markets.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. Japan Spent $32 Billion in Fresh Yen Intervention
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    Japan Spent $32 Billion in Fresh Yen Intervention

    New BOJ data indicates Japan conducted a massive yen-buying intervention worth $32 billion to support its sliding currency.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Japan Denies Limits on Yen Intervention, in Daily Talks with US
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    Japan Denies Limits on Yen Intervention, in Daily Talks with US

    Japan's top currency diplomat says there are no constraints on intervention frequency to support the yen, confirming daily communication with US authorities ahead of Treasury Secretary Bessent's visit.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Japan Issues Stern Warning on Yen Speculation, Hints at Further Intervention
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    Japan Issues Stern Warning on Yen Speculation, Hints at Further Intervention

    Japan's top currency diplomat warns of persistent speculative moves against the yen, signaling readiness for more intervention after a rare market action.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Tokyo Core Inflation Hits 4-Year Low, Expected to Accelerate on Energy Shock
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    Tokyo Core Inflation Hits 4-Year Low, Expected to Accelerate on Energy Shock

    Tokyo's core CPI falls to 1.5% in April, missing forecasts and marking the slowest pace since March 2022, as subsidies offset rising energy costs.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Yen Surges After Tokyo Issues Strong Intervention Warning
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    Yen Surges After Tokyo Issues Strong Intervention Warning

    Japanese yen rises sharply amid speculation of government intervention following warnings from Tokyo officials.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Bank of Japan Signals June Rate Hike Amid Inflation Risks
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    Bank of Japan Signals June Rate Hike Amid Inflation Risks

    The Bank of Japan effectively signals a June rate hike, balancing inflation concerns against potential economic downturns and geopolitical instability.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Bank of Japan Dissent Fuels Rate Hike Speculation, Yen Gains
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    Bank of Japan Dissent Fuels Rate Hike Speculation, Yen Gains

    Three Bank of Japan members dissented, increasing odds of a June rate hike and strengthening the yen as traders anticipate unwinding yen carry trades.

    last mo. 1 min read