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Japan's nominal wage growth in July hit a new high since 1997, further supporting the central bank's interest rate hike.
Japan's nominal wages rose by 4.7% year-on-year in July, marking the largest single-month increase since January 1997 and significantly exceeding market expectations. Concurrently, real wages increase
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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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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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