Yen weaker against dollar Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am NEW YORK: The Japanese yen weakened on Monday and was on pace to soften for the fifth time in six sessions as...
Fed decision may adversely affect stock, bond markets Updated 21 Sep, 2026 06:00am The primary conclusion drawn from the Federal Reserve’s recent decision is the unanimous agreement of all 12 voting...
Bank of Japan hikes rates Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am TOKYO: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and said it would lift them further as it...
US dollar jumps against yen Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am NEW YORK: The dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a...
Japan’s wholesale inflation stays elevated in Aug, boosts case for rate hike Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am TOKYO: Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting price...
Yen jumps, dollar slips on Waller comments Published 04 Sep, 2026 05:29am NEW YORK: The yen jumped by 2 percent against the US dollar on Thursday as traders ramped up bets on a Bank of Japan...
BOJ faces increasing pressure to support its currency through tightening measures Updated 31 Aug, 2026 07:15am The Jackson Hole symposium, which took place last week, emerged as the predominant economic event in the United...
Japan's finance minister to attend G20, market focus on yen debate Published 28 Aug, 2026 08:21am Kazuo Ueda is also expected to attend next week’s gathering of G20 finance leaders
Fed worried about stagnation of inflation expectations Updated 17 Aug, 2026 07:00am The economic information coming out of the United States in recent weeks shows some inconsistency that might not...
Japan may see more yen intervention, faster BOJ rate hikes Published 16 Aug, 2026 02:24am TOKYO: Japan may conduct joint yen intervention “at any time” and signal the chance of faster-than-expected interest...
Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:03am NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday after data showed US retail sales unexpectedly declined in July, as traders...
Short-term JGB yields jump to multi-decade highs Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:03am TOKYO: Japanese government bonds fell on Friday, sending shorter-term yields to historic highs, as expectations...
When the safe haven needs saving Updated 06 Aug, 2026 06:23am For decades, financial markets have operated on one assumption so deeply embedded that few investors ever thought to...
Japan confirms joint yen intervention with US, signals readiness for more action Published 03 Aug, 2026 08:03am The news underscores both countries' resolve to prevent a sell-off in the yen and Japanese government bonds (JGB) from causing global spillovers
JPY: significant volatility expected Published 03 Aug, 2026 02:22am The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting. A total...
Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say Published 02 Aug, 2026 10:32am *Katayama is likely to stress the two countries' determination to combat what they consider excessive yen declines
Japan June core inflation accelerates, stays below BOJ target Published 24 Jul, 2026 08:15am Food inflation moderated due to slumping price of rice, while service inflation slowed to 1.2% from 1.4% in May despite steady gains in wages
Dollar hits new 40-year high versus yen Published 24 Jul, 2026 05:06am NEW YORK: The dollar hit a fresh 40-year high against the yen and was stronger against the euro as oil prices...
Dollar dips after four-day streak of gains Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am NEW YORK: The dollar dipped from a one-week high on Wednesday after four straight daily advances, while the yen...
Gold experiencing heightened volatility Updated 13 Jul, 2026 05:37am In a critical economic environment, the Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open...
‘Japan will explore ways to encourage GPIF to boost domestic investment’ Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday the government wants to explore ways to encourage...
Japan will not convey in advance preference on BOJ policy Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am TOKYO: Japan’s government would never convey in advance its preference on how the central bank should set interest...
Gold likely to see another week of volatility Updated 06 Jul, 2026 04:42am The decline in US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) to 57,000, compared to the expected 114,000, along with a notable downward...
Japan govt panel member calls for moderate BOJ rate hikes Published 05 Jul, 2026 02:44am TOKYO: The Bank of Japan should continue to raise interest rates at a moderate pace to rectify excessive yen...
Japan rubber futures fall from 15-year highs Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell from 15-year highs on Wednesday, tracking oil prices lower and pressured by a...
Japan’s Nikkei tops 70,000 for first time Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a record high on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates...
Dollar rises as markets parse fragile ME peace talks Published 02 Jun, 2026 04:58am NEW YORK: The US dollar was higher on Monday after a small weekly loss as investors digested fresh developments in...
BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves Published 27 May, 2026 02:01pm The BOJ thus pays 0.75% interest on the excess reserves financial institutions park with the central bank
Yen hovers near intervention zone as traders weigh Middle East risks Published 27 May, 2026 01:16pm The Australian dollar erased earlier gains against the greenback following cooler-than-expected inflation data
There’s still no light at the end of the tunnel Updated 18 May, 2026 07:14am Time is swiftly running out without yielding any results. It has been 80 days since the US-Iran conflict began, and...