Japan’s Q1 GDP likely rose on firm exports
TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy is expected to have grown for a second quarter in January-March,…
Japan’s wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hike
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in April at the fastest pace…
BOJ debated need for rate hike if energy shock persists, minutes show
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) – Many Bank of Japan board members saw the need to…
Yen Traders Alert After Japan’s $34.5 Billion Intervention
(Bloomberg) — Yen traders are on watch for signs of further action by Japanese authorities after intervention triggered…
Yen slips after report on Japanese PM Takaichi’s rate-hike reservations hits sentiment
By Rocky Swift and Niket Nishant TOKYO/LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – The yen weakened on Tuesday after a…
Reality behind Trump’s tariffs, AI job losses and Japan’s debt
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Japan’s exports rise for fourth straight month, partly boosted by weaker yen
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Japan’s exports rose for a fourth straight month in December,…
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…
Yen Bearish Voices Build for 2026 on Cautious BOJ Policy Path
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — The bearish chorus on the yen is growing louder after the Bank of Japan’s latest…
Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to its highest level in 30 years,…
What to know about the possible impact of Japan’s rate hike
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to a 30-year high on Friday in a widely…
Mortgage rates dip back toward year-to-date lows
Mortgage rates dropped slightly this week despite some volatility in the Treasury yields they closely track. The average…