Japan — Bank of Japan & Japan
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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.
Japan: Japan's currency was strengthened through coordinated intervention, improving its terms of trade and reducing import costs, but the long-term effect depends on monetary policy adjustments.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 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.
Japan: Japan's economy is directly affected by the Japan — Bank of Japan's rate hike, aiming to curb inflation and strengthen the yen, which has been weakened by rising oil prices and interest rate differentials.
Jun 16, 2026 · 8 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.
Japan: Japan's government intervened in forex to support the yen, and the country faces economic impacts from the weak yen and earthquake. The BOJ's policy affects the entire economy.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: The BOJ faces pressure to raise rates further due to rising wholesale inflation, but must balance against subdued consumer inflation and political concerns.
Japan: Japan's economy is squeezed by imported fuel costs and a weak yen, though business sentiment remains strong.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Signaled caution on inflation, noting the Iran war may prompt more price hikes. Its Tankan survey showed business mood at an eight-year high.
Japan: Manufacturers' sentiment stable, non-manufacturers declined. Wholesale inflation spiked to 6.3%, and the weak yen and Middle East conflict weigh on costs.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
Japan: Japan's economy grew slower than expected in Q2, with flat private consumption and falling capital spending, though exports remained resilient. The data may influence monetary policy and market sentiment toward the yen and equities.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
Japan: Japan's economic blueprint aims to boost investment but has raised concerns about fiscal sustainability and potential monetary policy interference, contributing to higher bond yields and market volatility.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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.
Japan: Japan's core inflation remains below target, with weak yen and Middle East conflict posing upside risks to prices and economic outlook.
Jul 23, 2026 · 8 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.
Japan: Japan's intervention failed to provide lasting yen support, and authorities face pressure to act again. Political dynamics complicate BOJ policy.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: Reportedly open to faster rate hikes, but yen remains weak; intervention risk high.
Japan: Yen weakness persists despite intervention warnings; U.S. Treasury urged BOJ rate hikes.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan's monetary policy and inflation data influenced market expectations and the yen.
Japan: Japan's stock market experienced significant volatility, influenced by global factors and domestic economic data.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 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.
Japan: Japan is facing pressure to intervene in the foreign exchange market due to the weakening Japan — Japanese yen.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: 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>>>.
Japan: The government of Japan>>> approved a $19 billion supplementary budget to mitigate the economic impact of the Iran war on its households and economy, aiming to stabilize prices and secure energy supplies.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: Raised interest rates to 1% in June, contributing to market pressures on Takaichi's expansionary policies. Real rates remain negative.
Japan: Country facing rising living costs, inflation above 2% target, and political uncertainty. Government fuel subsidies have kept core inflation below target temporarily.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Expected to hike rates as early as September, contributing to rising Japanese yields and potential capital repatriation.
Japan: Japan's bond yields hit multi-decade highs, and its reduced Treasury holdings add to US bond market pressure.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Expected to raise rates in coming months, adding to market pressure.
Japan: Imports almost all its oil, making it vulnerable to higher energy costs; Nikkei fell.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 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.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply lower, reflecting the negative sentiment from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict's impact on global trade and energy supplies.
May 18, 2026 · 316 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.
Japan: As an oil-importing country, Japan>>>'s currency, the Japan — Japanese yen>>>, is sensitive to developments in the Middle East. Its finance minister has indicated readiness to intervene in the currency market if the Japan — Japanese yen>>> weakens further.
Jun 02, 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.
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 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.
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
May 07, 2026 · 362 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.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 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.
Japan: Japan and the US launched a rare joint yen-buying intervention to support the currency.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
Japan — Bank of Japan: Held rates, with yen intervention by Japan and the U.S. supporting the currency.
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Domestic
Japan — Bank of Japan: Central bank expected to consider rate hikes as inflation picks up; its policy stance affects global bond markets.
Japan: Japanese bond yields also rose to multi-decade highs, and the yen strengthened on inflation data, supporting BOJ rate hike expectations.
Aug 19, 2026 · 127 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.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw substantial gains, supported by tech-related shares and positive economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and export data, reflecting a healthy market performance.
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.
Japan: Japan's stock market fell, and its currency, the Japan — Japanese yen, is being closely watched for potential intervention by the Japan — Bank of Japan.
Jun 04, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The BOJ is expected to maintain low rates, keeping the yen weak and prompting intervention speculation.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan has been involved in currency intervention to support the yen.
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency 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.
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Japan — Bank of Japan: BOJ under pressure as yen weakens, but rate hike unlikely.
Japan: Japan's yen weakened amid oil price spikes, and the country faces energy import costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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