57 stories tagged #yen

  1. Japan Holds Fire on Yen Warnings as Currency Nears 160
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    Japan Holds Fire on Yen Warnings as Currency Nears 160

    Tokyo refrains from verbal intervention as the yen approaches a key threshold that has historically sparked market action.

    22h ago 1 min read
  2. Bessent Clarifies 'Strong Dollar' Policy
    finance

    Bessent Clarifies 'Strong Dollar' Policy

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defines 'strong dollar' as economic fundamentals, not currency intervention.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. Mizuho CEO Demands Bold BOJ Rate Hike to Revitalize Bond Market
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    Mizuho CEO Demands Bold BOJ Rate Hike to Revitalize Bond Market

    Mizuho CEO Masahiro Kihara urges BOJ to raise rates to 1.5% by 2026, aiming to improve bond market functionality and liquidity.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. BOJ's New Core Inflation Gauge Hits 2.8%, Widening Policy Dilemma
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    BOJ's New Core Inflation Gauge Hits 2.8%, Widening Policy Dilemma

    Japan's central bank reveals a core inflation trend at 2.8%, diverging sharply from official CPI and raising pressure for a rate hike.

    last wk. 2 min read
  5. Japan's Ruling Party Proposes Stablecoin Plan to Protect Yen Sovereignty
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    Japan's Ruling Party Proposes Stablecoin Plan to Protect Yen Sovereignty

    Japan's LDP pushes on-chain finance, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits, as a strategic move to safeguard the yen's global position.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Dollar Edges Up on Iran Peace Hopes and Fed Rate Outlook
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    Dollar Edges Up on Iran Peace Hopes and Fed Rate Outlook

    The U.S. dollar rose Tuesday as investors balanced hopes for a Middle East peace deal against concerns the Fed may raise rates to curb energy-driven inflation.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Japan Stands Ready to Intervene on Yen Volatility, Eyes US Bond Impact
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    Japan Stands Ready to Intervene on Yen Volatility, Eyes US Bond Impact

    Japan warns it will act against excessive FX volatility, ensuring intervention does not spike US Treasury yields, as yen flirts with 160 per dollar.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. Dollar Rises for Fifth Straight Day on Treasury Yield Surge & Fed Rate Hike Bets
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    Dollar Rises for Fifth Straight Day on Treasury Yield Surge & Fed Rate Hike Bets

    The US dollar index rose 0.32% to 99.27, driven by surging Treasury yields and heightened Federal Reserve rate hike expectations amid Middle East war tensions.

    2w ago 1 min read