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The Japanese Yen surged past the 155 mark against the US Dollar, briefly reaching 154.06, as the market speculates that Japan previously sold US Treasuries to finance currency intervention.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) surged by 1.4% against the US Dollar (USD) on September 7, reaching 154.06 JPY, breaking through the key 155 threshold and marking its highest level since February. Market specu
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Bank of Japan: Monetary base in August decreased by 2.4% year-on-year, while current account balances at the BOJ decreased by 3.0% year-on-year.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced today that the monetary base for August 2026 was 543.7652 trillion yen, a 2.4% decrease from the same period last year. Current account balances at the BOJ were 390.5
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J.P. Morgan analysts note that while the yen is bullish in the short term, its upward momentum faces a test as policy expectations are realized; investors should be wary of the fact that expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike and GPIF asset reallocation have already been largely priced in.
J.P. Morgan analysts note that while the yen is bullish in the short term, its upward momentum faces a test as policy expectations are realized; investors should be wary of the fact that expectations
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Goldman Sachs analysts believe that the appreciation of the Japanese Yen "has just begun," with rising expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike and GPIF asset reallocation being key driving factors.
Goldman Sachs analysts believe that the appreciation of the Japanese Yen "has just begun," with rising expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike and GPIF asset reallocation being key d
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Yen Reverses Course, Short Squeeze Potentially Imminent: Up Nearly 2% Against USD This Week, BOJ September Rate Hike Probability Rises to 97%, JPMorgan Estimates $109 Billion in Shorts May Cover
Reuters analysis indicates that after years of weakness, market sentiment towards the Japanese Yen is shifting, with investors becoming increasingly hesitant to aggressively short the currency. This w
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Bank of Japan: Net Income Rises for Major Financial Groups and Regional Banks in Fiscal 2025, Core Profitability Boosted by Rising Yen Interest Rates
The Bank of Japan announced the financial results for Japanese banks in fiscal 2025, indicating that while major financial groups and regional banks saw an increase in net income, shinkin banks experi
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The Japanese Yen surged over 2% against the US Dollar on Thursday, reaching a nearly one-month high, as hawkish remarks from Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials, including Kazuo Ueda, triggered a wave of unwinding in carry trades.
The Japanese Yen strengthened significantly this week, appreciating by nearly 3% on Wednesday and Thursday combined, marking its largest two-day gain since August 2024. This rally was primarily driven
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Nomura Says Three Straight BOJ Hikes Possible in Extreme Case
Nomura Securities Co. suggests that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates at three consecutive meetings through December in an extreme scenario where yen weakness persists. Yujiro Goto, head of
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The Japanese Yen continued to strengthen against the US Dollar on Friday morning, moving into the 155 range, amidst market speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might accelerate its pace of interest rate hikes.
The Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar, moving beyond 157 yen from the previous day, amidst market speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might accelerate its pace of interest rate hike
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The USD/JPY fell 2.1% to 155.40 on Thursday, nearing the 155 mark. CME stated that if it breaks below 155, option selling pressure could accelerate the yen's gains.
The USD/JPY exchange rate plummeted on Thursday, hitting a more than one-month low of 155.34 during intraday trading, marking a 2.1% single-day decline. It is currently trading at 155.40. The Chicago
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Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000, Rallying 5% as DXY Falls Amid Suspected Yen Intervention
Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000, while the US dollar weakened amid market suspicion of a continuing Bank of Japan currency intervention. Analysts, however, remain split on the intervention's ove
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The Bank of Japan's data showed no intervention in the yen's sharp rise on Wednesday, while the Finance Minister reiterated that he would prevent the yen from depreciating.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) account data released on Thursday showed that speculation of market intervention following Wednesday's more than 1 yen drop in USD/JPY was unfounded, as the gap between its current
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The Japanese Yen surged 1.5% against the US Dollar on Thursday to 156.36, marking its best single-day performance since the joint US-Japan intervention.
The current rebound of the Japanese Yen is primarily driven by a dual expectation of intervention from Japanese authorities and an anticipated interest rate hike. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Kat
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Yen jumps over 1% to one-month high of 156.34 per dollar on Thursday, as traders weigh further intervention chances after US Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks
The yen strengthened sharply on Thursday, reaching a one-month high against the U.S. dollar, as traders considered the possibility of further Japanese intervention and rising expectations for Bank of
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BOJ Is Said to Be Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Hike
BOJ Is Said to Be Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Hike
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BBVA: Carry Trade Funding May Shift From Yen to Yuan
BBVA SA says the Chinese yuan’s appeal may grow as an alternative to the yen for carry trades if the Bank of Japan makes further interest-rate hikes as widely expected.
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Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose above 3% on Tuesday, reaching a nearly 30-year high, as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of risks from the unwinding of yen carry trades.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose above 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996. This move, coupled with the continued weakening of the Japanese Yen and rising expectations of a
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Yen Traders Brace for Holiday Intervention Risk Around BOJ's Upcoming Policy Meeting
Yen traders are on heightened alert for possible intervention around the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting, with a three-day holiday following the decision offering authorities an opportunity to
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Bank of Japan to hold 'Meeting on Market Operations' on October 14, to discuss financial markets and JGB liquidity
The meeting will cover recent developments in financial markets, liquidity and functioning of JGB markets, and trends in the money market in Japan, including results of the Tokyo Money Market Survey (
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Japan is holding an auction for 30-year government bonds on Thursday. The 30-year yield has risen to 4.155%, nearing historical highs, while the 10-year yield has hit a 30-year high of 3%.
The auction was closely watched by the market amidst a surge in global long-term interest rates. Analysts warned that a weak outcome could send shockwaves across the globe. Market concerns about Prime
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The Japanese Yen appreciated by as much as 1.2% against the US Dollar on Wednesday, reaching 158.22, as the market remained on high alert for intervention.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) hawkish board member Hajime Takata hinted that significant and even consecutive interest rate hikes are not out of the question, providing fundamental support for the Japanese Yen.
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Hajime Takata, a member of the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) Policy Board: The next interest rate hike may not necessarily be 0.25%, and a more flexible approach is needed.
Hajime Takata's statement shattered the market's ingrained expectation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would continue with 0.25% incremental rate hikes. He also pointed out that real interest rates remai
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Japanese 10-year government bond yields surged past 3% to a nearly 30-year high, and Japanese stocks plunged over 2.5%, following hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan Governor.
Tokyo time on Wednesday, the 10-year Japanese government bond yield briefly rose to 3.004%, and the 30-year yield touched 4.197%, both reaching new highs in nearly 30 years, influenced by hawkish rema
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BOJ chief Ueda says rate hikes on table at every meeting, including this month's
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday that the central bank will consider a rate hike at every policy meeting, including the one scheduled for September 17-18. Ueda added that the 10-year
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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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