BOJ (Bank of Japan )

Bank of Japan Faces Critical Test as Yen Volatility Intensifies Ahead of Key Policy Meeting Amid Rate-Hike Uncertainty and Snap Election Risks

The Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting is shaping up to be a major test for the yen, with markets bracing for potentially sharp currency moves as investors attempt to decipher when the central bank will deliver its next interest-rate...
Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Tokyo Inflation Surges in November, Fueling Speculation of December BOJ Rate Hike

Inflation in Tokyo accelerated more than anticipated in November, while other economic data aligned with the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) projections, heightening market speculation of a possible interest rate hike in December. The yen strengthened on the news, as policymakers...
Asian Stocks

Asian Shares Slide Amid Yen’s Rally and Inflation Concerns in Japan

Asian shares took a downturn on Friday, with the yen on track for its strongest weekly performance in four months. This followed Tokyo’s core inflation data for November, which revealed persistent price pressures and fueled speculation about a potential rate...