Japan — Bank of Japan & United States — Federal Reserve
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International
Japan — Bank of Japan: Signaled potential rate hikes, which could support the yen in the long term; its policy decisions are now under increased market scrutiny.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed's policy stance and potential rate hikes are key to the yen's outlook; the intervention may influence its decisions, but the Fed itself did not directly intervene.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: Reportedly open to faster rate hikes, but yen remains weak; intervention risk high.
United States — Federal Reserve: Faces renewed pressure to hike rates as oil-driven inflation fears rise; July hike probability at 26%.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed's steady rates with dissents for hikes influence the dollar-yen exchange rate and global monetary policy expectations, affecting the BOJ's decisions.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is expected to hold rates in September, which could support the dollar. Its policy stance influences yen-dollar dynamics.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's anticipated rate hikes this year have underpinned the United States's strength.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve>>>'s upcoming policy meeting and potential interest rate hike are central to the direction of the United States>>>. Market participants are closely watching US economic data to anticipate its next moves.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Expected to raise rates in coming months, adding to market pressure.
United States — Federal Reserve: Likely to raise interest rates due to higher inflation from oil prices, affecting markets.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Expected to hike rates as early as September, contributing to rising Japanese yields and potential capital repatriation.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure to hike rates to combat inflation, with communication under new Chair Kevin Warsh adding to market uncertainty.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Held rates, with yen intervention by Japan and the U.S. supporting the currency.
United States — Federal Reserve: Held rates steady but signaled uncertainty. Markets pricing in a possible September hike.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>> is widely expected to raise interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting, despite Governor Kazuo Ueda>>>'s absence.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve>>>'s monetary policy outlook is a key concern for investors due to rising United States>>> inflation, with expectations for a rate hike in December.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is under pressure to raise interest rates due to persistent inflation driven by the Iran war, though it is currently expected to hold rates steady.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: Central bank expected to consider rate hikes as inflation picks up; its policy stance affects global bond markets.
United States — Federal Reserve: Monetary policy authority facing pressure to address inflation and long-term yields. The Treasury's intervention complicated its policy signaling, with markets awaiting clarity from Chair Warsh.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: Under pressure to raise rates as yen weakened to 40-year lows; officials open to faster hikes.
United States — Federal Reserve: Markets priced in a rate hike as oil spike revived inflation fears; probability of a September hike rose.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is holding rates steady, with markets pricing a 54% chance of a September hike.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The BOJ is expected to maintain low rates, keeping the yen weak and prompting intervention speculation.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure to raise rates due to oil-driven inflation; Fed Governor Christopher hinted at near-term hikes, impacting bond yields.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan was notably absent from the joint statement of solidarity, with officials refraining from commenting on other central banks' actions.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is facing unprecedented political pressure and threats of criminal indictment against its Chair, Jerome Powell, which could undermine its independence and credibility in setting monetary policy.
Jan 13, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve faces a headache from rising inflation, which has been pushed above 4% by higher energy prices, influencing expectations for its policy path.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan has been involved in currency intervention to support the yen.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure to raise rates to combat inflation from higher oil prices, affecting markets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>>'s gradual interest rate hikes are contributing to higher Japanese government bond yields, influencing market dynamics alongside energy costs.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve, through its Chair Jerome Powell, has expressed concerns about the economic uncertainty caused by the energy shock from the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan>>>'s gradual interest rate hikes are contributing to higher Japanese government bond yields, influencing market dynamics alongside energy costs.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve, through its Chair Jerome Powell, has expressed concerns about the economic uncertainty caused by the energy shock from the conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan may gain confidence to hike rates in June due to strong external demand, which could lift the yen.
United States — Federal Reserve: Inflation concerns, partly driven by high oil prices, reduce the chances of the United States — Federal Reserve cutting rates this year and raise risks of rate hikes in 2026, impacting bond yields and overall market sentiment.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan is expected to coordinate with the government on potential interest rate hikes, influencing the Japan — Japanese yen's movement.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's near-term rate expectations remained largely unchanged despite rising US inflation, having a minor indirect effect on market sentiment.
Jun 04, 2026 · 21 articles
unfocused
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan reported on the monetary base in Japan, providing economic data that influences market sentiment in Japan.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation accelerated, which is a factor in its monetary policy decisions.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: BOJ under pressure as yen weakens, but rate hike unlikely.
United States — Federal Reserve: Fed faces inflation pressures from higher oil prices, potentially tightening policy.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The BoJ is considering rate hikes due to inflation, partly influenced by energy prices.
United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is monitoring inflation, with oil prices a key factor in rate decisions.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve will hold a policy meeting this week, where it is expected to stand pat on interest rates, a factor investors are watching.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, with the yen remaining little changed.
United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged, but some policymakers foresee a rate hike later in the year, suggesting concerns about persistent inflation, which could be influenced by the war's fallout.
Apr 20, 2026 · 383 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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
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