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Bank of Japan Report: Japanese Financial Institutions Expanding GenAI Use, Need Enhanced Risk Management
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released an annex to its Financial System Report, detailing the expanding use of generative AI (GenAI) by Japanese financial institutions, from administrative tasks to core ope
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Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 2.945%, a new high since September 1996; the Japanese Yen fell towards 159 against the US Dollar, erasing nearly half of its gains this month.
Japan's 30-year government bond yield touched 4.115% on the same day. Analysts noted that the Japanese bond market is sending a significant warning, with core inflation rising to 1.8% in July, and the
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino is set to speak, with markets looking for clues on inflation and the interest rate outlook.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino will meet with local leaders and deliver a speech in Saitama Prefecture. As expectations of an upside risk to inflation potentially prompting faster ra
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Japan's headline inflation hit 1.9% in July, highest this year, driven by energy prices due to the Iran war
Core inflation, which excludes fresh food but includes energy, rose 1.8%, in line with expectations. Wholesale inflation also surged to 7.2% in July, with electricity charges being the largest contrib
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BOJ watchers expect rate hikes to conclude by next summer, with PM Takaichi's 2027 appointments seen influencing pace amid her reluctance for increases.
Bank of Japan observers are increasingly betting the central bank will wrap up its current rate-hiking campaign by July next year. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly reluctant to emb
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Bank of Japan (BOJ): Will continue to raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary easing to stabilize core CPI inflation around 2%
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated in its July 2026 "Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices" report that it would continue to raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary easing in response to
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Bank of Japan (BOJ): Japan's economy is expected to continue growing moderately, with CPI year-on-year growth significantly above 2% in the second half of fiscal year 2026
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated in its July 2026 "Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices" report that the Japanese economy is likely to continue growing moderately, albeit at a slower pace, supported
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Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs to 2.93%, highest since 1996, on BOJ hike bets and fiscal concerns; 30-year yield also rises to 4.06%
Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs to 2.93%, highest since 1996, on BOJ hike bets and fiscal concerns; 30-year yield also rises to 4.06%
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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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This week, the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan will announce their interest rate decisions. Fed Chair Warsh will hold a press conference.
This week is packed with macroeconomic events, with the Federal Reserve set to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Fed Chair Warsh will hold a press conference and update the Summary of
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this week to 1.25%, a 31-year high, facing dual political pressure from both the US and Japan.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% this week, the highest level in 31 years, an expectation fully priced in by the market. The current focus shift
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Nikkei Asia: BOJ Governor Ueda and Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh will face tough tests this week as markets pressure interest rates.
With renewed inflation concerns and a global bond sell-off, investors are increasing pressure on policymakers to get ahead of inflation and convince markets they can keep pace with evolving expectatio
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will announce its interest rate decision on September 18, with the market widely expecting a 25 basis point hike to 1.25%.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda will hold a post-meeting press conference, with the market focusing on signals regarding the pace of future interest rate hikes.
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Wall Street Insights Analysis: Structural Shift in JPY May Trigger Unwinding of Carry Trades, USD/JPY Fair Value Could Point to 130-140 Range
Wallstreetcn analysis indicates that the Japanese Yen is undergoing a structural shift, with the long-standing divergence between the narrowing 10-year US-Japan government bond yield spread and the US
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Analysis: BOJ's hawkish remarks lead to rapid market repricing of rate hike expectations, JPY strengthens significantly
Financial markets have rapidly repriced the likelihood of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike next week, following hawkish comments from several BOJ policymakers over the past week, leading to a significa
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Nikkei: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise its policy interest rate to 1.25% at next week's policy meeting.
According to Nikkei, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise its key interest rate from the current 1% to 1.25% at its Policy Board meeting on September 17-18. This move aims to curb inflationary press
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Bankers warn Bessent's intervention risks damaging BoJ's credibility
Bankers warn that the US Treasury secretary’s claims of insider knowledge could erode market perceptions of the Japanese central bank’s independence.
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Bank of Japan's CBDC Forum held its sixth general meeting on June 3, explaining high-load testing findings and progress report supplements
The Bank of Japan's CBDC Forum held its sixth general meeting on June 3, 2026. During the meeting, the Bank explained the findings from performance evaluations of high-load testing and desktop analysi
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Bank of Japan: August Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 0.2% month-on-month, while Export Price Index rose 0.6% month-on-month.
The Bank of Japan released preliminary data for the August Corporate Goods Price Index, with the Producer Price Index falling 0.2% month-on-month, the Export Price Index (contract currency basis) risi
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The Bank of Japan released its August Japanese government bond (JGB) settlement failure data, with "JGBs not received" transactions totaling 225.8 trillion yen.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released data on Japanese government bond (JGB) settlement failures for August 2026 on September 10. The data showed that the value of "undelivered JGBs" in August was 225.8 tr
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Barclays: If expectations for the Bank of Japan to accelerate interest rate hikes fall through, USD/JPY may rebound above 150.
Barclays said the Japanese Yen could rebound above 150 against the US Dollar if market expectations for accelerated Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hikes and a shift by Japanese pension funds towards domesti
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Bank of Japan board member says the central bank must raise rates further
The hawkish comments follow pressure from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and recent volatility in currency and bond markets.
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Analysts believe this round of JPY appreciation is driven by capital repatriation, and the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund may shift its allocation from US Treasuries to JGBs.
Anatole Kaletsky, an analyst at investment research firm Gavekal, noted that the current appreciation of the Japanese Yen, unlike previous central bank interventions, is primarily driven by genuine ca
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The Japanese Yen has appreciated by approximately 4% against the US Dollar this month, breaking below 155. Hedge funds are bullish, targeting 140, while Japanese retail investors have contrarianly added $23.5 billion in short positions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday voiced support for a stronger Yen, and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is leaning towards a 25 basis point rate hike this month.
The Japanese Yen has appreciated by approximately 4% against the US Dollar this month, briefly touching the 153 level and breaking below the key support level of 155. Data from the Chicago Mercantile
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Wall Street strategists are divided on the outlook for the Japanese Yen's rally, with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) potentially raising interest rates by 25 basis points this month.
Wall Street strategists are divided on whether the Japanese Yen's recent rally can be sustained, despite the Bank of Japan's inclination to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this month to counte
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned the public to be vigilant against scams impersonating the BOJ or its employees. Scammers are using fake websites to solicit investments or request personal information.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned the public to be vigilant against scams impersonating the BOJ or its employees. Scammers are using fake websites to solicit investments or request personal informati
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Bank of Japan: Japan's M2 money stock rose 2.0% year-on-year in August, M3 increased by 1.3%, and broad liquidity expanded by 4.4%.
Bank of Japan: Japan's M2 money stock rose 2.0% year-on-year in August, M3 increased by 1.3%, and broad liquidity expanded by 4.4%.
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MarketWatch analysis suggests a stronger Japanese yen and anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike could trigger a selloff in high-valuation U.S. tech stocks
MarketWatch analysis suggests a stronger Japanese yen and anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike could trigger a selloff in high-valuation U.S. tech stocks, driven by a rapid unwind of the Japanese yen '
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Japanese media: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% next week, and is considering accelerating the pace of rate hikes to "once per quarter."
According to Kyodo News and Reuters, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise its policy interest rate by 25 basis points from approximately 1.0% to around 1.25% at its monetary policy meeting on Septem
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Expectations are rising for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike next week, following an upward revision of Japan's Q2 GDP and the largest increase in real wages in five years in July, leading the Nikkei 225 to fall nearly 2% on Tuesday.
Expectations are rising that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will almost certainly raise interest rates next week, supported primarily by the upward revision of Japan's Q2 GDP estimate released on Tuesday and
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The Japanese Yen rose to 152.89 against the US Dollar during Tuesday's trading, its highest level since February, bringing its cumulative gain for the month to 4.2%.
The Japanese Yen leads the G10 currencies in gains, as market expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike intensify. A report released by the Japanese government on Tuesday showed that second-qua
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Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
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Hong Kong stocks open lower on Tuesday, with Hang Seng Index down 0.6% amid tech and auto sector declines
Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index opened 0.6% lower at 25,252 points on Tuesday, with the tech gauge retreating 0.5%. Alibaba dropped 0.6%, Tencent gave up 0.3%, while Meituan and JD.com fell 0.8%
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