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Japan — Bank of Japan & West Texas Intermediate

28 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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Japan — Bank of Japan: Reportedly open to faster rate hikes, but yen remains weak; intervention risk high.
West Texas Intermediate: Rose 3.28% to $87.11, tracking Brent's surge on supply disruption fears.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude also fell, contributing to lower inflation expectations and a weaker dollar.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan's monetary policy and inflation data influenced market expectations and the yen.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated sharply due to geopolitical tensions, affecting energy costs and inflation expectations.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: Expected to raise rates in coming months, adding to market pressure.
West Texas Intermediate: Added 34 cents to $84.84 a barrel, contributing to inflation and market pressure.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil prices have surged due to the intensifying Middle East conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting tightening global energy supplies.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: Expected to hike rates as early as September, contributing to rising Japanese yields and potential capital repatriation.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI rose above $85, adding to inflation pressures.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have also been affected by the US-Iran conflict, experiencing volatility and price increases due to supply concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: Under pressure to raise rates as yen weakened to 40-year lows; officials open to faster hikes.
West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark that rose sharply, tracking Brent's gains amid Middle East tensions.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: The BOJ could raise rates as soon as September, according to sources, which strengthened the yen. Its policy is affected by global market conditions and the yen's weakness.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude futures also dropped sharply, reflecting the same geopolitical dynamics as Brent. The price is sensitive to U.S.-Iran tensions and Hormuz disruptions.
Aug 02, 2026 · 34 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: Held rates, with yen intervention by Japan and the U.S. supporting the currency.
West Texas Intermediate: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: The BOJ is expected to maintain low rates, keeping the yen weak and prompting intervention speculation.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan has been involved in currency intervention to support the yen.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude edged down to about $75 a barrel, reflecting stable oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan reported producer prices up 7.2% year-on-year, slightly below expectations, which may influence monetary policy.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated due to geopolitical tensions, impacting energy markets.
Apr 21, 2022 · 26 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate>>> fell $1.35, indicating a decrease in U.S. crude oil prices.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell, which could offer some relief to Japan's import costs, but the overall impact on the Japan — Japanese yen's weakness is limited.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: BOJ under pressure as yen weakens, but rate hike unlikely.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose in tandem with Brent, reflecting supply disruptions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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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.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. benchmark crude oil advanced $1.10, reflecting the general increase in oil prices.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan: The BoJ is considering rate hikes due to inflation, partly influenced by energy prices.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices are elevated due to the Hormuz closure, impacting inflation and markets.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 40 articles
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May 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 115 articles
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Apr 23, 2026 · 25 articles
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