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Japan intervenes to prop up yen for first time since 1998

Japan has intervened in currency markets for the first time since 1998 to support the yen, seeking to stem a 20% plunge against the dollar this year amid a widening policy divergence with the United States.

Bangkok Post

Hopes grow for win-win effect of inbound tourism in Japan, weak yen

TOKYO: Japanese policymakers expect that a further reopening of Japan's borders to foreign visitors will breathe life into inbound tourism that had been hit by Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Bangkok Post

ASX ’outperforms’ amid fallout from Wall Street carnage

The Australian market was not immune from the sell-off on Wall Street but was able to 'outperform' relatively, falling by only 2.6 per cent.

The New Daily

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BOJ's continued monetary-easing policy leaves yen vulnerable

The weakening of the yen continues unabated. As part of efforts to buoy the economy, the Bank of Japan appears set to continue its massive monetary-easing policy, in stark contrast to the approach adopted by the United States.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Few effective options for govt, BOJ

In the past, the government and the Bank of Japan have directly intervened in foreign exchange markets by selling or buying yen when there have been excessive movements in the yen's value.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Top central bankers deliver hawkish message at Jackson Hole

The world’s top central bankers delivered a stern and unified message on the need to curb inflation, declaring at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that it is broad based, here to stay and will require their forceful action.

Tribune News Service

With reshuffled cabinet, PM Kishida gets to work in choosing next BOJ head

With a cabinet reshuffle out of the way, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's search for the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor will intensify in coming months with a small but possible chance of a dark horse getting the job.

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Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent Slide: Hang Seng Falls 1% As Bank Of Japan Rate Decision Eyed

Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index opened in the red on Thursday as shares of Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA<

Benzinga

Abe's death may give Japan scope to curb stimulus

The death of Shinzo Abe, namesake of Japan's "Abenomics" policy, makes any immediate challenge to his legacy highly unlikely but could eventually allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to phase out Abe's government spending and monetary stimulus.

Bangkok Post

The mystery of how quantitative tightening will affect markets

Central banks are starting to shrink their balance sheets, but fund managers say they have no clue as to how QT will play out

Financial Times

Asian shares mostly lower after pessimistic 'tankan' survey

Asian benchmarks are lower, echoing a decline on Wall Street, after a quarterly report by Japan’s central bank rekindled worries about the world’s third largest economy

The Independent UK

ASX falls after biggest weekly loss since 2020 on interest rate, energy stocks offset gains in banks

Australian shares have struggled for momentum on Monday after falling to their worst week in more than two years as energy and mining stocks countered gains in banks.

ABC News

Nikkei faces biggest weekly loss in over 2 years

TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei braced on Friday for its biggest weekly drop in more than two years as markets fell for a fifth session in six, with investors awaiting a Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision after Swiss and United Kingdom rate hikes sent global markets lower overnight.

Bangkok Post

Interest rate decisions and Australian jobs data dominate markets this week

Three major central banks will meet separately to determine their next interest rate moves on Thursday in what is set to be a busy day for markets.

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Benzinga

Updated technical GBPJPY price forecast

Most traders are aware of the rout that the USD is carving into the Japanese yen and the Great British pound.

Al Jazeera

Frugal Japanese tighten their belts as prices rise, yen slides

Japan’s household spending fell 2.3 percent in March compared with the previous year.

Bangkok Post

Thai interest rate policy needs changing

On March 16, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the US equivalent of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee, raised its policy interest rate (Fed Funds Rate) by 25 basis points from 0.00%-0.25% to 0.25%-0.50% to tame rising inflation.

The Independent UK

Asian shares mostly higher after wobbly day on Wall Street

Asian shares have logged moderate gains after Wall Street stabilized following a sell-off in tech stocks a day earlier

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Benzinga

USD/Japan Yen: BoJ Intervention vs Godzilla US yields

USD/JPY soared to new heights on Monday as the Bank of Japan pledged overnight to keep interest lows against the backdrop of rising US bond yields. The latest swing higher put USD/JPY within a whisker of breaking through the June 2015 high of 125.85.

Benzinga

Are Crypto's Wild West Days Over? Bank Of Japan Official Says G7 Nations Should Adopt Common Crypto Regulation

Cryptocurrency may be in for widespread international regulation as fears of tax and sanction evasion cause more and more pressure toward the development of an international crypto regulatory framework.

Benzinga

Will The Yen Hit 150 Against The Greenback?

The Japanese yen fell to a seven-year low of 125 against the US dollar on Monday as the Bank of Japan continued easing its monetary policy further widening the gap with the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish tone.

Benzinga

USD/JPY: it's the 118 not 120 level that matters

USD/JPY broke above 120 for the first time since 2016 in early Tuesday trading. This latest leg higher comes as the US Federal Reserve doubles down on its commitment to do whatever it takes to combat inflation. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan remains the most steadfast in its commitment to…

Benzinga

Broadcom And 3 Other Stocks Sold By Insiders

The Bank of Japan maintained its key short-term interest rate at -0.1% during its recent meeting. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades

The Independent UK

Japan's central bank offers bond purchases to keep rates low

The Bank of Japan has made an offer for unlimited government bond purchases, moving to curb a surge in long-term interest rates

Benzinga

Former Bank Of Japan Official Says CBDC Is A Threat To Country's Financial Stability

Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) former head of financial settlements has changed his mind about creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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