Buyers flee Japanese debt as Takaichi hits the ground spending
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Japan’s government bonds are in free fall as investors take…
Bank of Japan hikes key rate to 30-year high: What to know
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key policy rate on Friday to levels unseen in 30 years,…
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to a 30-year high (Kazuhiro NOGI) Asian markets rose Friday as…
North America Set to Cut Rates as Rest of G-7 Looks On
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg) — Policymakers in Washington and Ottawa will…
Japan’s market boom to continue despite political uncertainty: Fidelity
Japan’s stock market is expected to extend its rally if the next government continues efforts to boost economic…
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Global Debt Hits $338 Trillion At Worst Possible Moment
If you’re looking for another reason why the Bank of Japan won’t be hiking rates anytime soon, the…
Yen Weakens as Ishiba’s Resignation Threatens Long-Bond Selloff
Shigeru Ishiba departs after resigning during a news conference in Tokyo, on Sept. 7. (Bloomberg) — Japanese markets…
A Great Global Financial Crisis Brewing
“France may need IMF bailout, warns finance minister” The Telegraph reports. The Wall Street Journal observes “Bail Out…
Japan says US is not pressuring BOJ for rate hikes, markets not so sure
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government on Friday brushed aside rare and explicit comments…