BoJ, Japan and Yen

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: BoJ Rate Hike Bets, Inflation, and the Fed in Focus
USD/JPY Falls as BoJ Tightening Looms – Hawkish BoJ signals and strong Japan data push Yen higher. US consumer confidence and PCE inflation could drive Fed outlook.
Yen soars as BOJ hike bets rise; U.S. dollar stumbles on ‘tariff fatigue’
The U.S. dollar dropped against major currencies on Thursday, as investors took a step back and assessed President Donald Trump's latest tariff plans, while the yen rose to 11-week peaks versus the greenback as bets increased for further rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Japan’s Inflation Hits 19-Month High, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Prospects
Japans core consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.2% year-over-year in January, reaching a 19-month high, exceeding the market forecast of 3.1% and Decembers 3.0% gain. The surge reinforces expectations that the Bank of
Yen Advances Past 150 per Dollar as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Ramp Up
The yen hit its strongest level against the dollar since December, outperforming other major currencies on Thursday amid growing speculation the Bank of Japan will hike rates sooner rather than later.
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to 1%.
URGENT: Yen hits 2-month high in 149 zone vs. dollar on BOJ rate hike bets
The yen strengthened to around a two-month high against the U.S. dollar in the 149 range in Tokyo on Thursday, amid rising speculation that the Bank of Japan could raise its benchmark interest rate at its next policy meeting.
BOJ chief signals readiness to increase bond buying if yield jumps
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank stands ready to increase government bond buying if ...
BOJ’s Ueda Vows to Respond to Abnormal Bond Yield Rise
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda promised to respond to abnormal rises in bond yields, as expectations for monetary tightening ...
BOJ holds interest rates steady
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced on Thursday it would maintain its benchmark interest rate at 6 per cent, striking a cautious ...
Analysis-BOJ isn't fretting much about rising bond yields - for now
Investors in Japan's government bond market are getting a glimpse of life without heavy intervention by the Bank of Japan, ...
Japan Opposition Party Eyes BOJ’s ETFs to Pay for Free Schooling
Japan’s largest opposition party wants to use the Bank of Japan’s exchange-traded funds to help cover the cost of making high ...
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Bank of Japan (BoJ)
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the central bank of Japan. Established under the Bank of Japan Act in 1882, it is a juridical entity and neither a government agency nor a private corporation.
BOJ could raise interest rates in March, says ex-policymaker Shirai
The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in March if U.S. President Donald Trump pushes through on his tariff threats and ...
Ex-BOJ Deputy Nakaso Sees BOJ Hiking to 1% and Perhaps Beyond
The Bank of Japan is set to continue raising its benchmark interest rate toward 1% for now and will likely look for further ...
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rallies amid retreating JGB yields after BOJ Ueda’s comments
USD/JPY rebounds swiftly from a multi-month low in reaction to BoJ Governor Ueda's remarks.