Japan — Bank of Japan & Andy Burnham

Japan — Bank of Japan: Reportedly open to faster rate hikes, but yen remains weak; intervention risk high.

Andy Burnham: Became UK PM; fiscal uncertainty weighs on sterling.

Japan — Bank of Japan: Held rates, with yen intervention by Japan and the U.S. supporting the currency.

Andy Burnham: UK PM, fiscal policy comments spooked investors.

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.

Andy Burnham: Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester and a United Kingdom — Labour Party candidate, is seeking a seat in Parliament to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The BOJ is expected to maintain low rates, keeping the yen weak and prompting intervention speculation.

Andy Burnham: Andy Burnham is expected to become UK Labour leader and prime minister, a domestic political development unrelated to the conflict.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The BoJ is considering rate hikes due to inflation, partly influenced by energy prices.

Andy Burnham: Burnham is UK PM, whose energy policy shift is noted but not central to the event.