iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to EWJ, iShares MSCI Japan ETF. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about alpaca us equities, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 182 indexed stories across 42 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.33%, Hang Seng -0.31%, Shanghai Composite +0.29%, KOSPI -0.04%, ASX 200 +0.69%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.33 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.31 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.29 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.04 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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'Japan, US In Talks To Build Chip Factory As Part Of Tariff Deal' - Nikkei Asia
'Japan, US In Talks To Build Chip Factory As Part Of Tariff Deal' - Nikkei Asia
LIVE | Sep 17, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.69%, Hang Seng -0.8%, Shanghai Composite +0.16%, KOSPI +1.37%, ASX 200 -0.61%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.69 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.8 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.16 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.37 percent and the ASX 200 closed down
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says For A Nominal Amount, The U.S. Treasury Was Able To Signal Support For Japanese Policies
U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says For A Nominal Amount, The U.S. Treasury Was Able To Signal Support For Japanese Policies
LIVE | Sep 15, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC
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Asian markets close lower: Nikkei 225 -0.01%, Hang Seng -0.51%, Shanghai Composite -0.61%, KOSPI -0.85%, ASX 200 -0.79%
Asian cash markets finished lower: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.01 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.51 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.61 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.85 percent and the ASX 200 clos
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Attention U.S. bond investors: Japan’s yield spike could draw capital home
The global competition for capital is intensifying, and shifting dynamics in Japan AMEX:EWJ are creating new pressures for U.S. bond NASDAQ:IEF NASDAQ:TLT AMEX:ZROZ investors, according to the BlackRock Investment Instit
RATES | Sep 09, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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Asian cash markets close mixed: Nikkei higher, Hang Seng lower
Asian cash markets finished mixed: Nikkei closed higher, Hang Seng closed lower, Shanghai Composite edged higher, KOSPI closed higher, ASX 200 closed higher.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish mixed: Nikkei and Hang Seng up, Shanghai down
Asian cash markets ended mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.26%, Hang Seng +1.44%, Shanghai Composite -0.29%, KOSPI +1.64%, ASX 200 +0.31%. Asian volume leaders included Xiaomi, Meituan and SoftBank Group.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash closes mixed: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai fall; KOSPI rises
Asian cash markets finished mixed. Nikkei 225 closed lower, Hang Seng closed lower, Shanghai Composite closed lower, while KOSPI closed higher and ASX 200 closed lower.
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish lower; Nikkei, KOSPI slide most
Asian cash markets closed lower: Nikkei 225 -2.85%, Hang Seng -1.12%, Shanghai Composite -1.13%, KOSPI -3.99%, ASX 200 -1.08%. Asian volume leaders included Xiaomi, Alibaba, Meituan, Mitsubishi UFJ and AIA Group.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Bessent urges clear monetary-policy communication after Bank of Japan meeting
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent met the Bank of Japan governor, stressing sound monetary-policy formulation and communication to anchor inflation expectations.
MACRO | Sep 01, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary says BoJ actions could strengthen the yen
In a CNBC interview, the U.S. Treasury Secretary said his belief is that Japan’s central bank will do things that lead to a stronger yen.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 31, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC
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Asian cash markets finish mixed; Nikkei and Hang Seng down
Asian cash markets ended mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.14%, Hang Seng -0.24%, Shanghai Composite +0.86%, KOSPI +0.46%, and ASX 200 -0.18%. Trading volume leaders were Alibaba up and Meituan up.
EQUITY | Aug 31, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Treasury says it swapped Exchange Stabilization Fund FX for yen
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent sent a letter to Senator Warren stating the Treasury exchanged existing Exchange Stabilization Fund foreign-currency assets for yen, according to Reuters.
RATES | Aug 28, 2026, 03:59 PM UTC
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Asia cash markets end mixed; Nikkei up, KOSPI down
Asian cash markets finished mixed: Nikkei 225 closed up 0.41 percent, Hang Seng closed down 0.33 percent, Shanghai Composite closed up 1.01 percent, KOSPI closed down 1.79 percent and ASX 200 closed down 0.39 percent.
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish mixed: Shanghai Composite up, ASX 200 down
Asian cash markets closed mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.2%, Hang Seng +0.13%, Shanghai Composite +1.73%, KOSPI +1.53% and ASX 200 -1.38%. Volume leaders were Xiaomi down and Meituan down.
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.62%, Hang Seng +0.59%, Shanghai Composite +0.59%, KOSPI +0.97%, ASX 200 -0.4%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.62 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.59 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.59 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.97 percent and the ASX 200 closed down
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish mixed; Nikkei up, Hang Seng down
Asian cash markets end mixed as Nikkei 225 rises 0.5% and Hang Seng falls 1.97%, while Shanghai Composite slips 0.4%, KOSPI gains 0.68%, and ASX 200 edges up 1.17%.
MACRO | Aug 25, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Japan weighs tax breaks on gains from non-core sales
Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, with exemptions from corporate tax if companies reinvest proceeds in acquisitions.
REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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US eyes 7.5% tariffs on China overcapacity before Xi-Trump talks
US officials are said to be weighing 7.5% tariffs on China overcapacity ahead of Xi-Trump talks, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Japan plans AI platform to speed materials development
Japan is moving forward with plans for an AI platform that would analyze manufacturer-shared data to accelerate new materials development by a factor of 10, according to Nikkei.
MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC
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EWJ and FXI track mixed Asian and European index moves
EWJ and FXI are referenced alongside a mixed session in which the Nikkei fell 488 points to 65,528, the Shanghai Index fell 23 points to 3,882, and the Hang Seng dropped 492 points to 25,517, while the DAX and FTSE 100 r
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed, led lower by KOSPI and Hang Seng
Asian cash markets finished mixed, with the KOSPI down 3.12%, the Hang Seng down 1.98%, the Nikkei 225 down 0.74%, the Shanghai Composite down 0.59% and the ASX 200 up 0.49%.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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S&P Global Japan PMIs rise: Manufacturing 55.1, Services 52.3
S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 from 54.5 in July, and Services PMI increased to 52.3 from July’s final 51.2, extending expansion streaks.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC
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EWJ Japan July chip-making equipment billings rise 35.4% Y/Y
Japan chip-making equipment billings for July, as tracked under EWJ, increase 35.4% year-on-year, per seaj cited by Hammerstone MarketTalk.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
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Asia stocks mixed as Hang Seng jumps and Nikkei falls
Asian markets are mixed: Nikkei -200 points to 66,016, Shanghai +1 to 3,905, and Hang Seng +310 to 26,009, while Europe shows DAX +34 to 26,017 and FTSE 100 up to 10,752.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed; Hang Seng gains lead regional trade
Asian cash markets finish mixed, with the Hang Seng up 1.9%, the KOSPI up 0.88%, the Shanghai Composite up 0.28%, the ASX 200 up 0.06% and the Nikkei 225 down 0.3%.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian stock markets close mixed; KOSPI leads gains
Asian cash markets finished mixed, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.36%, the Hang Seng up 1.03%, the Shanghai Composite down 2.17%, the KOSPI up 5.89% and the ASX 200 up 0.15%.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Japan July exports, trade balance data support EWJ focus
Japan’s July trade data show the trade balance at -¥634.5B, exports up 23.2% year/year, imports up 27.8%, and exports to the U.S. climbing 22% year/year.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed; KOSPI, Nikkei lead declines
Asian cash markets finished mixed, with the Nikkei 225 down 3.16%, the Hang Seng up 0.11%, the Shanghai Composite down 2.22%, the KOSPI down 5.8% and the ASX 200 down 0.21%.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC
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Asian equities finish mixed as Nikkei falls and Shanghai rises
Asian cash markets end mixed, with Nikkei 225 down 2.54% and KOSPI down 1.55% while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite rise 1.53% and 1.61%, respectively.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia closes mixed as Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai finish higher
Asian cash markets end mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.74%, Hang Seng +1.47%, Shanghai Composite +1.41%, while ASX 200 falls 0.46%.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed; KOSPI gains 2.42%, ASX 200 falls
Asian cash markets finish mixed, with the Nikkei 225 up 0.59%, the Hang Seng down 1.25%, the Shanghai Composite down 0.49%, the KOSPI up 2.42% and the ASX 200 down 1.02%.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets close mixed; KOSPI rises, Hang Seng falls
Asian cash markets finish mixed, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.16%, Hang Seng down 1.1%, Shanghai Composite down 0.18%, KOSPI up 3.56%, and ASX 200 down 0.67%.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.83%, Hang Seng -1.02%, Shanghai Composite -0.5%, KOSPI +3.68%, ASX 200 -0.45%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.83 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.02 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.5 percent, the KOSPI closed up 3.68 percent and the ASX 200 closed do
EQUITY | Aug 12, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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EWJ In Japan, the final Manufacturing PMI posted 54.5 in July, as Japanese manufacturing output grew strongly at its fastest expansion rate
EWJ In Japan, the final Manufacturing PMI posted 54.5 in July, as Japanese manufacturing output grew strongly at its fastest expansion rate since February 2014. Acceleration was propelled by robust new order growth, part
MACRO | Aug 03, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC
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DXY EWJ - Dollar/yen falls over 1% to 155.51 - early attention in Asia is on the Yen, with markets on alert for more Joint intervention afte
DXY EWJ - Dollar/yen falls over 1% to 155.51 - early attention in Asia is on the Yen, with markets on alert for more Joint intervention after Japan's mof noted it conducted a Yen-buying operation on July 31 in coordinati
FX | Aug 03, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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EWJ US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We continue to enjoy a strong relationship with Japan.
EWJ US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We continue to enjoy a strong relationship with Japan.
RATES | Jul 31, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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EWJ US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The BOJ has demonstrated commitment to monetary stability. - Japan's economy continues to perform well.
EWJ US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The BOJ has demonstrated commitment to monetary stability. - Japan's economy continues to perform well. - I look forward to seeing BOJ's Governor Ueda at the G20 finance ministers' meet
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 31, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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EWJ Bessent expects to meet BOJ Governor ueda at G20 finance.
EWJ Bessent expects to meet BOJ Governor ueda at G20 finance.
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 31, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
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EWJ SPY Dollar/yen falls after
EWJ SPY Dollar/yen falls after Reuters reports US Treasury informed banks it may intervene in Yen market
RATES | Jul 31, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC
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EWJ US Treasury told a number of banks via New York Fed that banks should stand by for 'future actions' - source familiar with the matter
EWJ US Treasury told a number of banks via New York Fed that banks should stand by for 'future actions' - source familiar with the matter
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 31, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC
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EWJ Japan’s preliminary industrial production index rose 1.3% MoM to 103.9 in June, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. Japan reta
EWJ Japan’s preliminary industrial production index rose 1.3% MoM to 103.9 in June, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. Japan retail sales rose 0.5% YoY in June (est. 3.1%, prev. 5.0%) but fell -4.1% MoM (est.
MACRO | Jul 31, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC
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EWJ The Bank of Japan on Friday warned for the first time that underlying inflation could exceed its target and said future policy discussio
EWJ The Bank of Japan on Friday warned for the first time that underlying inflation could exceed its target and said future policy discussions would focus on upside price risks, signaling the chance of a rate hike as soo
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 31, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
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EWJ EWY In Asian markets, The Nikkei Index surged 2,494 points or 4% to end the week at 64,362, the Shanghai Index rose 27 points to 3,832,
EWJ EWY In Asian markets, The Nikkei Index surged 2,494 points or 4% to end the week at 64,362, the Shanghai Index rose 27 points to 3,832, the Hang Seng Index edged higher 25 points to 25,884 and the Korean Kospi surged
EQUITY | Jul 31, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC
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Japan consumer prices rise 2.0% year-on-year
Japan's consumer prices increase 2.0% year-on-year
MACRO | Jul 30, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC
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EWJ - U.S. Treasury’s Bessent: Japan may have stepped into currency markets earlier Thursday - Fox Business Network reporte
EWJ - U.S. Treasury’s Bessent: Japan may have stepped into currency markets earlier Thursday - Fox Business Network reporte
RATES | Jul 30, 2026, 09:49 PM UTC
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EWJ (more) Japan conducted massive yen-buying, Dollar-selling market intervention in New York markets on Thursday, the Nikkei newspape
EWJ (more) Japan conducted massive yen-buying, Dollar-selling market intervention in New York markets on Thursday, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing market sources. U.S. authorities also conducted so-called "
FX | Jul 30, 2026, 08:59 PM UTC
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EWJ Japan govt, BOJ intervened in FX market buying Yen vs Dollar in NY market Thursday, Nikkei newspaper reports, citing market sources (reu
EWJ Japan govt, BOJ intervened in FX market buying Yen vs Dollar in NY market Thursday, Nikkei newspaper reports, citing market sources (reuters)
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 30, 2026, 08:37 PM UTC
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Japan Yen Gains
Yen gains sharply
FX | Jul 30, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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EWJ - Japan puts 3.8 trillion Yen of Treasury discount bills up for auction.
EWJ - Japan puts 3.8 trillion Yen of Treasury discount bills up for auction.
RATES | Jul 30, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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Japan Nikkei 0.4% Higher
Nikkei gains on electronics stocks
EQUITY | Jul 30, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC
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Japan Sees Foreign Investment
Foreign investment in Japanese stocks
EQUITY | Jul 29, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC
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Japan Earthquake Hits Kumamoto
Earthquake hits Japan's Kumamoto prefecture
GEOPOLITICS | Jul 29, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC
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EWJ EWY In Asian markets, The Nikkei Index fell -930 points to 61,434, the Shanghai Index rose 15 points to 3,828, and the Hang Seng Index j
EWJ EWY In Asian markets, The Nikkei Index fell -930 points to 61,434, the Shanghai Index rose 15 points to 3,828, and the Hang Seng Index jumped 497 points to 25,807. The Kospi tumbled another 6% or 58 points to 887.20.
EQUITY | Jul 29, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC
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EWJ EWY In Asian markets, The Nikkei Index tumbled -2,566 points or 3.95% to 62,364, the Shanghai Index fell -44 points to 3,813, and the Ha
EWJ EWY In Asian markets, The Nikkei Index tumbled -2,566 points or 3.95% to 62,364, the Shanghai Index fell -44 points to 3,813, and the Hang Seng Index rose 103 points to 25,310. The Kospi index dropped as much as -10.
EQUITY | Jul 28, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC
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EWJ While board members believe further rate hikes will be necessary, many suggest that there is no Rush- Nikkei
EWJ While board members believe further rate hikes will be necessary, many suggest that there is no Rush- Nikkei
EQUITY | Jul 24, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
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EWJ Majority of the nine-member policy board is expected to vote for keeping the rate steady, according to sources - Nikkei
EWJ Majority of the nine-member policy board is expected to vote for keeping the rate steady, according to sources - Nikkei
EQUITY | Jul 24, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC
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EWJ Bank of Japan to keep key rate unchanged at next week's policy meeting: sources - Nikkei
EWJ Bank of Japan to keep key rate unchanged at next week's policy meeting: sources - Nikkei
EQUITY | Jul 24, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC
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EWJ Japan’s S&P Global flash July PMI was consistent with solid private sector growth, the manufacturing PMI at an elevated 54.7 vs 54.8 in
EWJ Japan’s S&P Global flash July PMI was consistent with solid private sector growth, the manufacturing PMI at an elevated 54.7 vs 54.8 in June. Service sector activity and new business growth moderated, with the servic
MACRO | Jul 24, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC