Japan — Bank of Japan & António Guterres

Japan — Bank of Japan: Under pressure to raise rates as yen weakened to 40-year lows; officials open to faster hikes.

António Guterres: UN Secretary-General who warned of widening confrontation and called for diplomacy.

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.

António Guterres: As the head of the United Nations>>>, António Guterres>>> has urged restraint and warned against escalating the conflict between the United States>>> and Iran>>>.

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.

António Guterres: António Guterres, the UN chief, stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is 'strangling the global economy' and urged for dialogue.

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.

António Guterres: António Guterres, the UN chief, stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is 'strangling the global economy' and urged for dialogue.

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.

António Guterres: António Guterres, the U.N. Secretary-General, was contacted by Iran's Foreign Minister regarding the diplomatic process, indicating the international community's awareness of the situation.