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Japan's Q2 GDP annualized growth was 1.1%, falling short of market expectations of 2%.
Japan's economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the second quarter, falling short of market expectations of 2%. This follows a 2.1% growth in the first quarter. The lower-than-expected growth wa
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The Japanese Yen has retraced half of its intervention gains, approaching 160, with USD/JPY currently at 159.27, as carry traders utilized the rebound following the $87 billion Japan-US joint intervention in late July to rebuild short positions; Japan's Sanae Takaichi government supports Bank of Japan (BOJ) a rate hike in September or October, but the market believes a 1% policy rate is insufficient to significantly narrow the interest rate differential.
The Japanese Yen has retraced half of its intervention gains, approaching 160, with USD/JPY currently at 159.27, as carry traders utilized the rebound following the $87 billion Japan-US joint interven
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Bank of Japan Research Finds Wage Rigidity, Deflation Suppress Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan released a research paper examining what prevents productivity gains from translating into wages. The paper found that during Japan's deflationary period, wage-setting exhibited both
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Reuters: Bank of Japan (BOJ) to hike interest rates as early as September, considering accelerating tightening pace
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering accelerating the pace of its tightening after a potential interest rate hike as early as September, moving beyond its current pace of roughly twice a year, three
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Former Japanese Finance Official Warns Yen "Clearly Weak," Intervention May Recur; Market Expects Bank of Japan (BOJ) September Rate Hike to 76%
Former Japanese Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Mitsuhiro Furusawa, stated on Thursday that the current USD/JPY exchange rate, around 159.50, has fallen back from the 155.20 level
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BlackRock Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder said the yen's rebound hinges on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, rather than just government intervention.
BlackRock Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder said the yen's rebound hinges on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, rather than just government intervention.
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Bank of Japan: JGB fails decreased to 309 cases in July, with total face value of 19.73 billion yen
The Bank of Japan's latest data for July 2026 shows that the number of Japanese Government Bond (JGB) fails decreased to 309 cases, down from 403 cases in June. The total face value of these fails als
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According to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration supports Bank of Japan (BOJ) faster interest rate hikes, causing the yen to rise by 20 points against the dollar in short-term trading.
Bloomberg reported that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government supports the Bank of Japan (BOJ)'s recent interest rate hike, and sources familiar with the matter revealed that the Bank of
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Japan's July PPI rose 7.2% year-on-year, fueling market expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike in September.
Data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Thursday showed that the Corporate Goods Price Index (PPI) rose by 7.2% year-on-year in July, slightly lower than the revised 7.3% in June, but still remain
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The effectiveness of the joint US-Japan intervention has waned, with the Japanese Yen briefly touching 159.39 against the US Dollar, erasing about half of the gains from the previous intervention.
On August 12, the Japanese yen depreciated by 0.1% against the US dollar at one point, reaching 159.39, returning to the 159 level. The recent continuous depreciation of the yen has erased about half
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Japan's 5-year government bond yield rose to a record high of 2.12%, while the 2-year yield reached a 31-year high of 1.645%.
Market expectations for an early Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike are intensifying, putting pressure on short-term Japanese government bonds. The 5-year Japanese government bond yield rose to 2.12%, reac
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Japan's long-term interest rates are projected to rise significantly in fiscal year 2025, reaching 2.35-2.40% by the end of March 2026, the highest level since February 1999.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ)'s market operations report for fiscal year 2025, released today, indicates a significant rise in long-term interest rates for FY2025, reaching a range of 2.35-2.40% by the end
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to further reduce JGB purchases, targeting around JPY 2 trillion per month by Q1 2027
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) today released its Market Operations Report for fiscal year 2025, stating that at its monetary policy meeting in June 2025, the bank decided to reduce its monthly Japanese gove
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise policy rate to 0.75% in fiscal year 2025
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) today released its Market Operations Report for fiscal year 2025, stating that the bank will use short-term interest rates as its primary policy tool in fiscal year 2025, guidi
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Bank of Japan Research Paper Finds Linkages in Firm Spending Behavior Through Supply Chains
The Bank of Japan published a research paper empirically analyzing the linkages of firm spending behavior along supply chains in Japan's manufacturing sector. The findings indicate that capital invest
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BoJ Research: Japan's Auto Supply Chains Are Exceptionally Long, Bottlenecks Can Significantly Dampen Production
A Bank of Japan research paper found that Japan's manufacturing supply chains, especially in the auto sector, are exceptionally long and large-scale. Firms at the center of these chains exert a greate
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Bank of Japan: Japan's M2 money stock grew 2.2% year-on-year in July, M3 grew 1.4%
The Bank of Japan announced that the M2 money stock in July increased by 2.2% from a year earlier, while the M3 money stock rose by 1.4% year-on-year. Broadly-defined liquidity (L) saw a 4.4% year-on-
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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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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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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may officially declare it has achieved its 2% inflation target at next week's meeting, signaling an exit from its "anti-deflation mode."
According to Kyodo News, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will hold its monetary policy meeting from October 29 to 30, where it will make an official judgment on whether the inflation rate has reached its long
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