Bank of Japan

11 months ago

Japanese Yen Holds Near Three-Month Low Against U.S. Dollar Amid Interest Rate Differentials and Market Uncertainty

The Japanese yen continues to hover near three-month lows against the U.S. dollar, trading at 151.68 on Friday after hitting 153.18 late Wednesday. Although the Federal Reserve has begun lowering rates and

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Economy

7 months ago

Japan’s Inflation Climbs, Fueling Rate Hike Expectations

Japan’s inflation rate rose 4% year on year in January, marking its highest level since January 2023 and strengthening the case for rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). The core

Economy

7 months ago

Japan’s Economy Grows 2.8% in Q4, Driven by Exports

Japan’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.8% in the October-December period, surpassing expectations, driven by steady exports and moderate consumption. The world’s fourth-largest economy expanded 0.7% quarter-over-quarter, marking its third

Japan’s GDP Contracts Less Than Expected in Q1

Japan’s economy contracted less than initially estimated in the January-March quarter, according to revised government data released on Monday. While private consumption was revised upwards, the outlook remains clouded by the uncertainty

3 months ago

Economy

Japan Clears Key Threshold to End Long-Term Deflation

Japan has officially met the criteria for ending long-term price deflation, according to Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa. The announcement underscores the government’s optimism about the economic outlook and could influence the timing

7 months ago

Economy

Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Await Trump’s Tariff Decision

What Happened The U.S. dollar remained flat on Wednesday after touching a two-week low, as investors awaited concrete details on President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plans. The greenback had recently hit a

8 months ago

Economy