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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.
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financeJapan Hikes Rates to 1% as Yen Defies Hawkish Policy
The Bank of Japan lifted borrowing costs to the highest level since 1995, but persistent yield gaps keep the yen under pressure.
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financeBank of Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 1% for First Time in 31 Years
The Bank of Japan lifted its key interest rate to 1 percent, the highest since 1995, responding to persistent wartime inflation and a weakening yen.
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financeBank of Japan Governor Ueda Hospitalized Ahead of Critical Rate Decision
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda is hospitalized, missing the June 15-16 policy meeting. Markets now weigh a rate hike versus a hold amid leadership uncertainty.
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financeJapan’s Corporate Goods Prices Surge Amid Iran Energy Shock
Japan’s wholesale prices hit a six-year high in May, driven by Iran conflict oil spikes. The BOJ faces a dilemma between fighting supply-side inflation and preserving economic growth.
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worldDollar Weakens After Iran, Israel Agree to Cease Fire
The dollar eased as Iran and Israel halted strikes, shifting focus to ECB rate hike and U.S. inflation data.