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Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision

The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve's inflation stance. Japan conducted yen-buying intervention, pulling the currency from four-decade lows. The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady at one percent. Analysts anticipate…

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Global Market: BOJ may shift to inflation-fighting mode by December, says former official Watanabe

The Bank of Japan could switch to an aggressive inflation-fighting stance as early as December 2026, accelerating interest rate hikes to quarterly intervals, according to former BOJ official Tsutomu Watanabe. Rising underlying inflation and wage growth may force the central bank to abandon its current policy tolerance.

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Global Market: Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs as fiscal concerns weigh on market ahead of BOJ meeting

Japan's 10-year government bond yield edged higher as uncertainty over funding for proposed food tax cuts weighed on investor sentiment. Markets are now focused on the Bank of Japan's policy meeting later this week for signals on future interest rate moves.

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Dollar hits one-month high on lingering chances of Fed hike

The US dollar reached a one-month high as traders considered a potential Federal Reserve rate hike. Falling oil prices offered some relief from inflation concerns, supporting the dollar's strength. Markets are now pricing in a higher chance of a rate increase this week. Other central banks like the Bank of…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks fall on AI jitters, oil extends drop

Asian equities dropped as artificial intelligence spending concerns fueled chipmaker selloffs. Crude oil extended its decline, with Brent slumping significantly on Monday. Investors await policy decisions from the Fed, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England. Earnings from megacap technology companies are also a key focus this week. Geopolitical developments…

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A $100 question and all you need to know about markets for next week

Global markets face a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England meet against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100 and fresh US tariffs. Investors will also track Big Tech earnings, inflation data and central bank signals for clues on…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's core inflation picks up in June; BOJ rate outlook keeps markets on edge

Japan's core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlying inflation, excluding food and fuel, also saw a slight decrease. Economists anticipate stronger inflationary pressures later this year due to rising energy costs. The Bank of Japan will consider…

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JGBs hold steady as investors weigh inflation, central bank signals

Japanese government bond yields showed mixed movements on Friday. The benchmark ten-year yield increased, while the twenty-year yield slightly decreased. Investors are considering inflation risks and monetary policy signals from the Bank of Japan. Higher oil prices and steady economic data influenced global bond markets. Uncertainty about fiscal management and…

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields climb as oil surge and fiscal concerns weigh on market

Japanese government bond yields climbed on Thursday due to rising oil prices. Higher energy costs fueled inflation expectations and investor worries about Japan's fiscal health. A Bank of Japan survey indicated widespread expectations of future price increases. Shorter-term bond yields also saw upward movement following the inflation concerns. Persistent fiscal…

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Global Market: Japan weighs revised monetary policy language in economic blueprint to reinforce BOJ independence

Japan's government is considering revising the language in its economic policy blueprint. This move aims to underscore the Bank of Japan's independence in monetary policy, and the revised draft highlights the central bank's role in achieving stable inflation. This reassures markets about policy coordination without undermining central bank autonomy. Investors…

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Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auction

Japan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased government spending, particularly a substantial new growth strategy, weighed on demand. This fiscal worry overshadowed positive sentiment from falling oil prices and comments from a Bank of Japan official, leading…

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Nasdaq Futures Gain After Brutal Tech Selloff, Micron Earnings in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.40% this morning as investors bought the dip in technology stocks after a brutal selloff in the previous session.

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Dollar hits 13-month high as rate-hike bets, stock rout boost demand

The US dollar has hit a 13-month peak, fueled by a selloff in tech stocks and growing expectations for interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets as global stock markets falter. The dollar index has reached its highest level since May 2025, while the…

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Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount

The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. Officials cited rising cost pressures from a weak yen, high energy prices and strong AI-driven demand, with some members…

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Dollar at 13-month high as rate hike bets, stock rout boost demand

The U.S. dollar surged to a 13-month high, driven by a tech stock sell-off and anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Investors are flocking to the dollar as a safe haven amid global market jitters. Markets are now pricing in a higher probability of interest rate increases in July and…

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Japan bond yields mixed after relatively weak 5-year auction

Japanese government bond yields showed mixed movements on Tuesday, with a weaker-than-expected auction for 5-year bonds. Yields on shorter maturities edged up, while longer-term bonds saw slight declines. Discussions between Japan's Finance Minister and the U.S. Treasury Secretary about global markets and currency swings have fueled speculation about potential acceleration…

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Global Market: Japan's benchmark bond yields extend gains as inflation, fiscal concerns weigh

Japanese government bond yields are climbing as persistent inflation and fiscal concerns weigh on investors. A new government growth strategy, aiming for substantial public and private investment, is fueling worries about further inflationary pressures and potential interest rate hikes. Despite recent inflation data remaining below target, markets anticipate the Bank…

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Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem rout

The yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by government spending plans. Analysts predict further intervention to defend key levels, while inflation is expected to rise despite current fuel subsidies. Other currencies saw little movement.

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Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under Warsh

The dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The yen also struggled against a softer dollar after a widely anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike offered few surprises. Investors remained cautious before the Fed's announcement, with focus on…

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Japan hikes interest rates to highest since 1995 as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears

Decision by BOJ influenced by higher energy costs due to instability in the Middle East

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Explained: Why Japan's Nikkei soared to lifetime high even after BOJ hiked interest rates to 31-year high

Japan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. The central bank's gradual tightening, coupled with diminished Middle East conflict risks, supported equities. Simultaneously, an Iran-US peace deal boosted sentiment, leading to…

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The Week Ahead (June 15-21): G7 Summit Opens in France; Warsh Chairs First Fed Meeting

Bank of Japan is widely expected to hike interest rates, European leaders to discuss economic challenges at EU summit

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei ends nearly 3% higher on renewed hopes for Middle East peace

Japanese stocks surged on Friday, with the Nikkei index climbing close to 3 percent. Investors reacted positively to news of a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. Chip-related companies saw significant gains. Banks also advanced ahead of a Bank of Japan policy meeting. The market experienced volatility…

The Economic Times

FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation data

The dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await U.S. inflation data for Federal Reserve policy clues. Meanwhile, the yen weakened as Japan's wholesale prices surged, with markets anticipating a Bank of Japan rate hike.

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Dollar clings to 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone

Heightened Middle East tensions, including Iranian attacks and U.S. strikes, propelled oil prices and boosted the dollar's safe-haven appeal near a two-month peak. The yen teetered around the 160 mark, sparking intervention fears. Meanwhile, strong U.S. services inflation data reinforced expectations of sustained high interest rates, while the Bank of…

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