Japan — Bank of Japan
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Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to a 31-year high, signaling a move towards policy normalization to combat inflation and stabilize the yen.
Jun 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: The BOJ faces pressure to raise rates further due to rising wholesale inflation, but must balance against subdued consumer inflation and political concerns.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The BOJ is the central actor, holding rates steady while signaling future hikes. Its policy stance directly influences Japanese interest rates, the yen, and financial markets.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Signaled potential rate hikes, which could support the yen in the long term; its policy decisions are now under increased market scrutiny.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Domestic
Impact: The BOJ's independence was a key issue in the blueprint revisions; the final version included a footnote protecting its policy-setting autonomy. The BOJ has been hiking rates, but market fears of government pressure persist.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: The BOJ raised rates to a 31-year high in June and is monitoring inflation data; the June CPI remains below target, supporting a steady policy stance.
Jul 23, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
The Japan — Japanese yen steadied on August 11, 2026, after a sharp drop, as the joint U.S.-Japan yen-buying intervention at the end of July failed to deliver a lasting boost. The yen firmed to…
Impact: The BOJ faces pressure to hike rates, with over 50% odds priced in, but political pressure to support bonds complicates its path. Its policy decisions are critical for yen direction.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan's gradual pace of interest rate increases, despite a recent hike, is seen as insufficient to stem the Japan — Japanese yen's depreciation, and there are concerns about government pressure to limit further rate hikes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
Business
Impact: Signaled caution on inflation, noting the Iran war may prompt more price hikes. Its Tankan survey showed business mood at an eight-year high.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Reportedly open to faster rate hikes, but yen remains weak; intervention risk high.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
Japan's economy grew at an annualised 1.1% in April-June, below the median market estimate of 2.0% and following an upwardly revised 1.9% expansion in the previous quarter, marking three consecutive quarters of growth. Quarterly GDP…
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan is monitoring consumption and wage trends to decide on further rate hikes; weaker growth may reduce the urgency for tightening, affecting yen and bond yields.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Over the period from late July to early August 2026, the Japanese stock market experienced significant volatility, with the Nikkei 225 index swinging sharply between gains and losses. The market was influenced by mixed cues…
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan's monetary policy and inflation data influenced market expectations and the yen.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
Domestic
Impact: Raised interest rates to 1% in June, contributing to market pressures on Takaichi's expansionary policies. Real rates remain negative.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Asian shares declined in early Tuesday trading as rising oil prices and inflation worries dampened optimism from robust corporate earnings. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.6%, while South Korea's KOSPI dropped 0.6%, China — Hong Kong's…
Impact: Expected to raise rates in coming months, adding to market pressure.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Long-term government bond yields in the US, Japan, Germany, France, and the UK hit multi-year or multi-decade highs on August 18, 2026, driven by ballooning government debt, persistent inflation, and geopolitical tensions. US total public…
Impact: Expected to hike rates as early as September, contributing to rising Japanese yields and potential capital repatriation.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan's previous intervention to support the Japan — Japanese yen is being questioned for its lasting impact, and markets are pricing in a significant chance of an interest rate hike at its upcoming policy meeting.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>> hiked its inflation forecasts and cut growth projections due to the Iran war's impact on oil prices, reflecting the broader economic challenges faced by Japan>>>.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>>'s Governor, Kazuo Ueda>>>, is expected to give a speech that could signal a potential rate increase next week, influencing the Japan — Japanese yen>>>'s trajectory.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan is scheduled to have a rate-setting meeting next week, following the ECB's rate hike in response to inflation.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan is expected to coordinate with the government on potential interest rate hikes, influencing the Japan — Japanese yen's movement.
Jun 04, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>> is widely expected to raise interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting, despite Governor Kazuo Ueda>>>'s absence.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>>'s gradual interest rate hikes are contributing to higher Japanese government bond yields, influencing market dynamics alongside energy costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>>'s gradual interest rate hikes are contributing to higher Japanese government bond yields, influencing market dynamics alongside energy costs.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan is considering a hawkish shift to support the Japan — Japanese yen, which has been embattled by rising oil prices and global risk aversion.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Impact: Under pressure to raise rates as yen weakened to 40-year lows; officials open to faster hikes.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
Business
On August 6, 2026, Asian shares mostly declined, led by a sharp selloff in technology and semiconductor stocks. South Korea's KOSPI dropped over 4%, with SK Hynix plunging about 10% and Samsung Electronics falling over…
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan, along with the U.S., launched a rare joint yen-buying intervention last week to support the currency, which has stabilized the dollar/yen pair.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
A wave of strong corporate earnings, particularly from AI-related companies, drove major U.S. stock indexes to record highs in early August 2026. Microsoft, Amazon (company), Palantir, and Caterpillar reported better-than-expected results, easing investor concerns about…
Impact: Held rates, with yen intervention by Japan and the U.S. supporting the currency.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Business
The Japanese stock market experienced a significant rally over several trading sessions in August 2026, with the Nikkei 225 index surging to record levels above 68,000. The rally was driven by strong gains in technology…
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan reported producer prices up 7.2% year-on-year, slightly below expectations, which may influence monetary policy.
Apr 21, 2022 · 26 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan released economic data on producer prices and monetary base, providing insights into the Japanese economy.
May 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
Impact: The Japan — Bank of Japan had warned about high tech valuations, adding to regulatory concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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