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BOJ Faces Pressure to Raise Rates as Yen Hits Multi-Decade Low Amid Rising Oil Prices

The Bank of Japan is under increasing pressure to act on inflation as the yen weakens and oil prices surpass $100 per barrel, driven in part by escalating US-Iran tensions.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Bank of Japan Board Divided Over Kuroda’s 2016 Negative Interest Rate Decision

Minutes reveal internal dissent and concerns about risks of currency war and economic impact following BOJ’s surprise rate cut.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:29 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Expectations for Faster Bank of Japan Rate Hikes Push Japanese Bond Yields Higher

Investors respond to signals from the Bank of Japan's latest policy meeting summary, anticipating accelerated interest rate increases despite ongoing yen weakness.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 10, 2026, 1:49 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury's Scott Bessent Plans $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Japanization Concerns

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined a plan to buy Japanese yen worth $5-10 billion, highlighting ongoing economic challenges linked to Japan's prolonged stagnation.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 9:59 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Orders $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Global Economic Concerns

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed a significant purchase of Japanese yen, highlighting ongoing economic strategies linked to Japan's prolonged economic challenges.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 9:45 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Orders $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Global Economic Concerns

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed a significant purchase of Japanese yen, highlighting ongoing economic challenges linked to Japan's prolonged stagnation.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 9:31 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury’s Scott Bessent Orders $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Japan’s Economic Challenges

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed a significant purchase of Japanese yen, highlighting ongoing concerns about Japan’s economic trajectory and its implications for Asia.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 9:15 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Orders $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Economic Concerns

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed a significant purchase of Japanese yen, highlighting ongoing economic challenges linked to Japan's prolonged stagnation.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 9:01 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury’s Scott Bessent Orders $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Japan’s Economic Challenges

At a July 31 cabinet meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed a significant yen purchase, highlighting ongoing concerns about Japan’s economic trajectory and the implications for global markets.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 8:46 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury’s Scott Bessent Advocates $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Japan’s Economic Challenges

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized buying Japanese yen, highlighting lessons from Japan’s prolonged economic stagnation.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 8:31 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Plans $5-10 Billion Yen Purchase Amid Japan’s Economic Challenges

At a July 31 cabinet meeting at Camp David, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined a plan to buy Japanese yen worth $5-10 billion, highlighting ongoing concerns about Japan's prolonged economic stagnation.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 6, 2026, 8:17 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Bank of Japan ETF Holdings Considered to Fund Sales Tax Cut, LDP Executive Says

A ruling party lawmaker suggests selling Bank of Japan's vast ETF assets could help cover the revenue shortfall from a planned sales tax cut on food items.

CNA Latest News | Aug 6, 2026, 1:12 AM 1 source Single-source report

A view (directly overhead) of a Christ Pantocrator in the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , Old City of Jerusalem . Circular crop applied.

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Japan's Economy Minister Sees Limited Pass-Through of Rising Costs So Far

Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi reports moderate consumer price increases despite Middle East conflict, while real wages rise for the sixth consecutive month.

CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 AM 3 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

Tokyo Metro 02 series nr. 618 (below) on the Marunouchi Line crosses the Kanda river, while, above, a E233 set of JR East on the Chuo main line just leaves Ochanomizu. If you look closely, you can also spot a E231 set of JR east on the Sobu line, behind the platform. Photo taken at Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Japan.

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Japan-US Yen Intervention Viewed as Temporary Measure Amid Tokyo's Monetary Policy

Analysts suggest the coordinated effort to support the yen offers only short-term relief as Tokyo maintains loose fiscal and monetary policies.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Bank of Japan Warns Global AI Demand May Sustain Inflationary Pressures

The Bank of Japan signals concerns over persistent inflation risks driven by global AI-related demand, alongside energy shocks and a weak yen, potentially prompting further interest rate hikes.

CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rate Steady, Lowers Inflation Forecast for Fiscal Year

In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of Japan maintains its benchmark interest rate amid rising crude oil prices and a weak yen, while revising down its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 5:18 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Concerns Over Bank of Japan Independence Drive Up Long-Term Bond Yields

Market worries about potential government influence on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy are causing a rise in yields on long-term Japanese government bonds.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Japanese Bond Yields Approach 3% Amid Fiscal Concerns

Yields on 10-year Japanese government bonds rise above 2.8% as investors react to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policies and uncertainties over Bank of Japan rate adjustments.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 12:43 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Top Banks Seek Solutions to Raise Dollars for US Investment Commitments

Major Japanese banks and JBIC face challenges in securing dollar funding for projects linked to U.S.-Japan tariff agreements.

Nikkei Asia | Jun 27, 2026, 8:11 PM 1 source Single-source report

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