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The Japanese yen weakened again this week, with the exchange rate against the US dollar breaking the 159 mark, testing the resolve of US and Japanese authorities to continue supporting the currency after their recent historic joint intervention.
The Japanese Yen fell past the 159 mark against the US Dollar from Monday to Tuesday, following nearly $100 billion in dollar selling by US and Japanese authorities to support the Yen. The market is s
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Yen joint intervention effect fades, exchange rate returns to 159.28, market focus shifts to Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike timing
The Japanese Yen, after rebounding from a near 40-year low of 164 against the US dollar to 155, has weakened again and is currently trading at 159.28. The market generally believes that the impact of
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) July meeting summary of opinions showed strong internal calls for accelerating interest rate hikes, with market expectations for a September hike exceeding 60%.
The "Summary of Opinions" from the Bank of Japan (BOJ)'s Monetary Policy Meeting on July 30-31, released on August 10, revealed intense early calls for interest rate hikes within the committee, includ
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Yen weakens 0.7% against dollar as intervention impact fades
The yen fell 0.7% against the dollar as the effect of Japan's recent currency intervention diminished. Goldman Sachs reported that Japanese investors continued to buy foreign bonds at a strong pace in
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KYODO: BOJ's September Rate Hike Signal Led US to Join Intervention
KYODO: BOJ's September Rate Hike Signal Led US to Join Intervention
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers warn of rising inflation risks, may need to accelerate pace of rate hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ)'s summary of opinions from its July meeting showed policymakers warning that inflation risks are rising, which could necessitate a faster pace of interest rate hikes than expec
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Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations for faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after its last policy meeting summary signaled possible acceleration.
Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations for faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after its last policy meeting summary signaled possible acceleration.
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JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects underlying CPI inflation to gradually increase, reaching price stability target by late FY2026-FY2027, with significant upside risks to prices
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 Monetary Policy Meeting, projecting that underlying CPI inflation is likely to gradually increase, reaching a level consist
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects Japan's economy to grow moderately in FY2026, accelerating from FY2027 as crude oil price effects wane, supported by AI demand
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 Monetary Policy Meeting, noting that Japan's economy has recovered moderately despite some weakness from the Middle East si
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Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
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JPMorgan Chase: Bank of Japan (BOJ) September Rate Hike Risk Significantly Higher, Maintaining October Baseline Forecast and Raising 2027 Rate Hikes to Three
JPMorgan Chase released a report on August 7, stating that the Japanese government's push for tax cuts and expanded fiscal support will increase pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to tighten monetary
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Bank of Japan's outright purchases of Financing Bills from the Government Debt Consolidation Fund stood at JPY 22.4951 trillion at the end of July, with JPY 4.5675 trillion in underwriting o
The Bank of Japan's report on transactions with the government for July 2026 also showed JPY 24.3662 trillion in sales of JGBs to the Government Debt Consolidation Fund under repurchase agreements dur
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Analyst Matthew Piepenburg: Yen's fall to 40-year low and the Federal Reserve's weakening influence on long-term interest rates jointly highlight gold's strategic value
Analyst Matthew Piepenburg points out that the recent drop of the Japanese Yen to a forty-year low against the US Dollar, coupled with Federal Reserve Chair Powell's admission after the July FOMC meet
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JGBs Mixed in Early Tokyo Trade; Two-Year Yield Unchanged at 1.565%, 10-Year Yield Down 1.5 Bps to 2.830%
Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) were mixed in early Tokyo trade, potentially tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys. JGB prices may also be buoyed by the ongoing decline in crude oil prices
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Japan's 10-year government bond auction met with a sharp setback, with yields jumping 5 basis points to 2.87%, nearing the July peak of 2.90%.
On Tuesday, the results of Japan's first 10-year government bond auction since its recent large-scale currency intervention greatly disappointed the market. The accepted price fell by the second-highe
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Japan May Not Have Intervened in FX Market on Monday, Bank of Japan Data Suggests
Japan May Not Have Intervened in FX Market on Monday, Bank of Japan Data Suggests
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Bank of Japan Review: JGB purchase reductions have gradually impacted interest rate formation, with market functioning improving
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated in its latest review that its gradual reductions in Japanese government bond (JGB) purchases since summer 2024 have gradually influenced interest rate formation. The rev
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The U.S. and Japan joined forces to spend nearly $100 billion to intervene in the foreign exchange market and buy yen, but the market believes Bank of Japan (BOJ) that intervention without a rate hike is ineffective, and the yen’s rebound quickly faded.
The Japanese Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it has jointly intervened with the U.S. Treasury Department, spending nearly $100 billion over two days to buy Japanese yen, a record amount, and wa
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) forecasts Japan's economy to grow moderately but decelerate in FY2026, then pick up from FY2027
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, expecting Japan's economy to continue growing moderately in fiscal 2026, albeit at a decelerated rate. This dec
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects CPI to accelerate above 2% in H2 FY2026, then decline towards 2%; risks to CPI outlook skewed to upside
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, projecting that the year-on-year rate of increase in the consumer price index (CPI, all items less fresh food)
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Short-Dated JGBs Fall on Growing BOJ Rate-Increase Expectations
Short-dated Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell in price terms, driven by growing market expectations for an interest rate increase by the Bank of Japan.
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Fed Hawks Push for More Rate Hikes, Driving US 10-Year Yield to 4.727% (Highest Since Jan 2025); BOJ Holds Rates But Signals Future Hikes
Several Federal Reserve officials, including Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, publicly advocated for further interes
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A rebound in chip stocks and strong earnings reports from Amazon boosted U.S. stock futures, while the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its policy rate unchanged
U.S. stock index futures rose following a rebound in the share prices of chipmakers such as Samsung and SK Hynix, as well as strong earnings reports from Amazon. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kep
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Bank of Japan raises annual ETF sales to JPY 860 billion, potentially aiding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise its annual ETF sales to JPY 860 billion, which may support Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans. The BOJ announced on Friday that it will increase its annu
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that the 2% inflation target has not yet been sustainably achieved.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasized on Friday that while underlying inflation is broadly in line with the 2% target, the central bank believes its price stability goal has not yet been
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced an update to its Japanese Government Bond (JGB) purchase plan for the October-December 2026 quarter, covering monthly purchase amounts for JGBs across various maturities.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced its updated Japanese government bond (JGB) purchase plan for the October-December 2026 quarter, detailing monthly purchase amounts across various maturities. Specific
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced the schedule for its U.S. dollar funding operations from November 2026 to March 2027.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced the schedule for its U.S. dollar funding operations from November 2026 to March 2027.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to accelerate its ETF sales, more than doubling the pace from January.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to accelerate its ETF sales, more than doubling the pace set in January. As of October 20, the BOJ held ETFs with a book value of $228.3 billion. This accelerated s
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Japanese stocks disregarded the Bank of Japan's accelerated ETF sales, with investors showing confidence.
Japanese stocks disregarded the Bank of Japan's accelerated ETF sales, with investors showing confidence.
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BOJ holds benchmark rate at 1.25%, says underlying inflation consistent with 2% target
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday maintained its benchmark interest rate at 1.25% and stated that underlying inflation is at a level generally consistent with its 2% price stability target. The centra
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BOJ signals 2% inflation target reached and accelerates ETF sales to ¥860 billion annually, strategists say this supports yen gains
The yen broadly held its gains after the Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged in an 8-1 vote, while signaling underlying inflation had reached its 2% target and opening the door to a Decemb
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained interest rates, with the Japanese Yen holding steady against the US Dollar, and stated for the first time that price trends have reached its 2% target.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained interest rates, with the Japanese Yen holding steady against the US Dollar, and stated for the first time that price trends have reached its 2% target.
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Bank of Japan to accelerate ETF sales pace from January 2027, boosting annual sales to ~860 billion yen from ~330 billion yen
The Bank of Japan announced it will accelerate the pace of its ETF sales starting January 2027, increasing the annual sales amount to approximately 860 billion yen (market value ~2,460 billion yen) fr
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its October Outlook Report: Raised the FY2027 inflation forecast to 2.6%, expects economic activity risks to be broadly balanced, and price risks to be skewed to the upside.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its October Outlook Report, raising its forecast for CPI (excluding fresh food) for fiscal year 2027 from 2.4% to 2.6%, while keeping the fiscal year 2026 CPI forecast
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BOJ holds benchmark interest rate at 1.25%, raises 2027 inflation outlook
BOJ holds benchmark interest rate at 1.25%, raises 2027 inflation outlook
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The Nikkei Index fell 1.3%, dragged down by electronics and metals stocks, and an overnight sell-off in Google shares, as the market remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision.
The Nikkei Index fell 1.3%, dragged down by electronics and metals stocks, and an overnight sell-off in Google shares, as the market remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's interest rate decisi
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Japan's Services Producer Price Index Annual Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September
Japan's Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in September, but the slowdown in price growth for labor-intensive services and the stable inflation rate excluding inte
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A measure of underlying inflation in Japan surged to a three-year high
A measure of underlying inflation in Japan surged to a three-year high, with consumer prices excluding fresh food and special factors rising 3.2% year-on-year in September, accelerating from 2.6% in t
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Executive Director Kenji Nakajima: Expressed concern about cyber risks to the financial system, and the BOJ has implemented multiple security measures for its financial network system.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Executive Director Kenji Nakajima: Expressed concern about cyber risks to the financial system, and the BOJ has implemented multiple security measures for its financial network sys
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all respondents anticipate the BOJ will prepare for a rate hike in December or January next year
A CNBC survey shows that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to maintain its policy rate at 1.25% at the two-day meeting concluding this Friday. However, given persistent inflation and wage increases,
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released preliminary data for the September 2026 Services Producer Price Index (SPPI), with the overall index rising 3.7% year-on-year, and the index excluding international transportation increasing by 2.9% year-on-year.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released preliminary data for the September 2026 Services Producer Price Index (SPPI), with the overall index rising 3.7% year-on-year, and the index excluding international tr
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Bank of Japan Semi-Annual Report: Japan's banking system can withstand an AI stock market crash and global interest rate hikes, with capital adequacy ratios remaining above regulatory requirements.
Bank of Japan Semi-Annual Report: Japan's banking system can withstand an AI stock market crash and global interest rate hikes, with capital adequacy ratios remaining above regulatory requirements.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Financial System Report, stating that Japan's financial system remains stable overall, but highlighted the need to monitor risks from AI investment profitability and the situation in the Middle East.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) today released its Financial System Report, stating that Japan's financial system remains stable overall. The report highlighted that the expansion of global AI-related demand
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Japan's core CPI for September rose to 2.1%, exceeding 2% for the first time this year; over 80% of economists expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates in December.
Japan's core CPI rose 2.1% year-on-year in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in nine months, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed to
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Japan's inflation rose above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level for the first time this year, supporting expectations for a December rate hike.
Japan's inflation rose above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level for the first time this year, supporting expectations for a December rate hike.
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Nikkei Asia reports that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will maintain its key interest rate at 1.25% at next week's policy meeting.
Nikkei Asia reports that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will maintain its key interest rate at 1.25% at next week's policy meeting.
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The Bank of Japan's October Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey showed an increase in loan demand from both businesses and households at major banks. The Diffusion Index (DI) for corporate loan demand rose from -1 to 3, while the DI for household loan demand increased from 3 to 5.
The Bank of Japan's October Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey showed an increase in loan demand from both businesses and households at major banks. The Diffusion Index (DI) for corporate loan demand
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