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Reuters says the Bank of Japan expects rate increases to come faster and more regularly as it pre-empts inflation overshoot risks. Thursday's Tankan survey and Friday's inflation data may shape the timing of the next move.
The 2-year JGB yield reached 1.975% on Monday, its highest since March 1995. Swap rates imply a 36% chance of an October hike to 1.5%, with the Tankan report due Thursday.
September marked sea change in BOJ's policy approach Board seen revising up price forecasts in October, Sakurai says BOJ to raise rates in December, twice more by June 2027 Terminal rate seen at 2% but may be higher if inflation sticky Loose fiscal policy seen keeping yen weak, Sakurai says By Leika Kihara and Takahiko
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The yen weakened 0.38% against the dollar to 157.48 yen, with traders watching for signs of currency intervention after the Bank of Japan offered less hawkish guidance than expected following its rate hike last week. The dollar index rose 0.13% to 100.40.
The yen edged higher after last week's sharp drop spurred speculation of intervention, while investors assessed interest-rate outlooks following central bank hikes. Authorities are reportedly conducting rate checks, a precursor to potential intervention.
(Recasts with US market close, adds oil settlement. updates prices) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar rises against yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude settles lower, gold gains By Amanda Cooper and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — An index of global equit
(Adds Schmid comment, background in paragraph 17-19) Shift in tone towards more interest rate hikes is now evident Growing recognition that no early end to Iran war is in sight Tightening cycle would start from a higher base than in 2022 By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The prospect of a new global in
(Updates headline and prices throughout with US markets, adds analyst comment) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar rises against yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls, gold gains By Amanda Cooper and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Equities around the w
Markets are ending the week in a fairly mixed position. US equity futures are struggling for direction, with S&P futures basically flat and Nasdaq futures only slightly higher, while Treasury yields are moving up again despite a third straight day of falling oil prices. That leaves the market caught between some relief
(Updates throughout) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar up 1% to 157.54 yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls as much as 2.8% after Reuters report By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Global shares and bonds dipped on Friday while Japan's well-telegraphed hike fe
(Adds BOJ decision) Fed recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance BoE keeps rates unchanged but will pause bond sales BOJ hikes rates as expected to 31-year high By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 18 (Reuters) — Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating it
BOJ raises interest rates to a 31-year high Traders ponder hawkish turn from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls as much as 1.5% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes (Updates after BOJ) By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as in
BOJ set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high Traders brace for hawkish rhetoric from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls 1% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended wi
Late July yen intervention follows June 22 call, months of groundwork, sources say Bessent repeatedly urged Japan to tighten fiscal policy, raise BOJ rates, sources say Katayama told G20 peers Japan would avoid debt-funded tax cuts, excessive stimulus By Tamiyuki Kihara, Makiko Yamazaki, Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika Kiha
The Japanese yen strengthened past 154 per dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February, as carry trades were unwound and expectations grew for capital repatriation.
The yen traded around 156 per dollar after gaining more than 2% last week, as expectations grew for Bank of Japan rate hikes this month. Adviser Takuji Aida said hikes are likely in September and another by January.
The stock market has remained highly volatile in recent weeks as investors assess the ongoing US-Iran conflict, rapid developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, and a busy corporate earnings season. This article explores the three biggest catalysts likely to drive the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices this
US Military Launches Strikes On Iran For Second Straight Day - US, Iran Exchange Fire After Trump Declares Ceasefire Over - Iraq Agrees To US Demands To Halt Dollar Flows To Iran-Backed Militias - Fed Officials Flagged Risks That Would Warrant Higher Rates - Fed Minutes Show Inflation Concerns Mounted At June Meeting
BoJ's Tamura says may need to raise rates more frequently or at bigger size if inflation risks materialize, but doesn't think it's necessary now