- January 27th, 2026
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...
As 2026 approaches, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finds itself in the uncomfortable position of a central bank whose warnings no longer command the market’s trust. Last week, Governor Kazuo Ueda’s policy board followed through on months of signaling by...
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...
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may be hesitant to raise interest rates due to the Nikkei 225's surge to 34-year highs, causing concerns about the potential dissuasion of normalizing monetary policy. The BOJ's history of hitting monetary brakes during stock...