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financeBank of Japan Lifts Rates to 1%, Highest in Three Decades
The BOJ raised its key rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, driven by a weak yen and energy costs. Officials signal potential further tightening toward a neutral 2%.
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worldJapan Vows Action on Yen, Aims for FX-Resilient Economy
Japanese officials warn they are ready to intervene as the yen hits a 40-year low against the dollar, while vowing to build a more resilient economic structure.
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financeAsian Markets Retreat as Apple Price Hikes Impact Investor Sentiment
Asian shares declined following Apple's price increases, signaling potential industry-wide challenges amid a record quarter for tech.
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financeJapan Considers Sovereign Wealth Fund to Manage $1.3 Trillion Reserves
After spending a record $73 billion to defend the yen, Japan's draft growth strategy proposes optimizing its $1.3 trillion foreign exchange reserves, potentially creating a sovereign wealth fund, while coordinating with the US to avoid diplomatic tensions.
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financeBank of Japan Governor Ueda’s Hospitalization Clouds June Rate Hike as Middle East Oil Shock Weighs on Growth
Governor Kazuo Ueda's sudden hospitalization after forecasting slower fiscal 2026 growth casts uncertainty on the BOJ's expected rate increase, with energy-driven headwinds and yen volatility in focus.
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financeCurrency Volatility: Japan's Yen Intervention Under Discussion
Satsuki Katayama and Scott Bessent address yen volatility amid intervention concerns that could impact currency stability.
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financeJapan's Pension Fund to Allocate 1% to Crypto by 2026
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund plans a 1% crypto allocation by fiscal 2026, shifting strategy to include digital assets.
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financeBank of Japan Eyes Two More Rate Hikes by March Amid Inflation Surge
Former BOJ official Makoto Sakurai predicts two additional rate increases by March 2027 as inflation and energy costs drive Japan's monetary tightening cycle.