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Japan Economy

Japan Intervened Twice in Third Quarter to Prop Up Yen

The Japanese government intervened in the foreign exchange market twice during the third quarter, spending a combined ¥5.54 trillion ($36.4 billion) to support the yen, reports Bloomberg. The interventions, carried out on July 11 and 12, were aimed at stemming the yen's slide against the dollar,

BOJ Expected to Keep Rates Steady

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to maintain its ultra-low interest rate policy at its upcoming meeting on October 30-31, but may signal a less dovish stance, reports Reuters. This shift could be driven by receding fears of a US recession and the need to prevent further yen depreciation.

Japan Equities Struggles for Direction as Earnings Season Kicks Off

After surging to record highs in July, the Nikkei 225 is now at a crossroads, leaving investors on edge as earnings season begins. This crucial period will determine whether the Japanese stock market can maintain its gains for the year amidst a strengthening yen, persistent global economic concerns, and political

Japan's Central Bank Can Raise Rates, But Will Proceed Cautiously, Says Dovish Policymaker

Fears of a rapid tightening of monetary policy in Japan are receding, as a dovish member of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) board, Asahi Noguchi, reiterated on Thursday that future rate hikes would be slow and cautious. As reported by Reuters, Noguchi said the BOJ has room to raise interest

Outlook for Japanese Yen Remains Weak, Goldman Sachs Predicts

The Japanese yen is projected to remain weak in the coming months, according to an analysis by Goldman Sachs on Wednesday. Despite hitting a 33-year low against the US dollar in April, analysts at the firm believe the yen could stay at or above 150 to the dollar for the

BOJ Data Hints at Possible Yen-Buying Intervention as Currency Plunges: Nikkei Asia

Data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday suggests that the Japanese government may have intervened in the currency market to support the plummeting yen, Nikkei Asia reports. The yen saw a dramatic turnaround against the US dollar on Monday after falling close to 12% since the beginning

Yen's Weakness Sparks Concerns Over Rising Import Costs and Wage Growth in Japan

The recent depreciation of the Japanese yen, which briefly fell past the 160 mark against the US dollar, has raised concerns among government officials and economists about the impact on import prices and real wage growth in Japan, Nikkei Asia reports. While the yen has since rebounded to 154, speculation

BOJ Chief Signals Rate Hikes If Inflation Persists

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has indicated that the central bank will likely raise interest rates if underlying inflation continues to rise. Speaking at a think tank event in Washington, Ueda acknowledged the challenges of determining the appropriate level of interest rates as Japan has not experienced a sustained

Japanese Economic Indicators Signal Positive Trend for Stocks, Says Sumitomo Mitsui

A report published by Sumitomo Mitsui on Tuesday affirms a bullish outlook for the Japanese economy and its stock market, emphasizing the confluence of positive economic indicators and supportive policy initiatives. The asset management firm suggests that these factors are creating a fertile ground for sustained growth and present attractive