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markets1 month ago

BoJ hawkish hold fuels rate-hike bets as markets tread near records

Markets begin the week with a hawkish Bank of Japan hold that keeps rate-hike bets alive even as other major central banks appear on hold; Novartis misses quarterly profit but maintains its full-year outlook, and global stocks hover near record highs. Geopolitics linger with Iran tensions in focus, a U.S.-UK visit by King Charles, scrutiny over Mandelson’s appointment in the UK, and BYD facing EU labor-allegation scrutiny at its Hungary plant.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#earnings#iran
Japan signals readiness to rescue the yen as intervention risk rises
business2 months ago

Japan signals readiness to rescue the yen as intervention risk rises

The yen firmed modestly after a senior Japanese finance official warned decisive government action may be required, a message traders interpreted as a prelude to intervention. The currency traded around ¥159.8 per dollar after briefly approaching ¥160, with BoJ Governor Ueda saying currency moves are being monitored for their impact on forecasts. The episode comes amid ongoing speculation about potential government action, including talks of intervention in crude-oil markets to shield households from higher energy costs.

via Financial Times|
#bank-of-japan#business#central-banks
BOJ Holds Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation Risk
economy2 months ago

BOJ Holds Rates as Iran War Fuels Inflation Risk

The Bank of Japan kept the policy rate at 0.75% with an 8-1 vote in favor of holding; one dissenter proposed a hike to 1%. It warned inflation risks are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war and higher crude oil prices, though core inflation may temporarily ease as rice-price gains cool. With Japan’s energy imports heavily exposed to the Middle East, policymakers remain cautious about normalization and will watch spring wage talks (shunto) and energy-price developments before any future moves, amid political signals of opposition to further hikes.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#economy#inflation
IMF urges Japan to persist with rate hikes and resist tax cuts
economy3 months ago

IMF urges Japan to persist with rate hikes and resist tax cuts

The IMF told Japan to keep raising interest rates toward a neutral stance and refrain from further fiscal loosening, warning that trimming the 8% consumption tax on food would erode fiscal space and heighten risk from shocks. With inflation above target, the BOJ is gradually winding down stimulus and is expected to reach a neutral policy by 2027, while Japan must maintain a credible medium-term fiscal framework amid high debt and rising interest costs; any tax relief should be limited and temporary, and liquidity should be safeguarded with possible exceptional interventions, supported by a flexible exchange rate to absorb external shocks.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#consumption-tax#economy
US Weighs Large Yen Buy as Japan Market Jitters Ripple Through Treasuries
business4 months ago

US Weighs Large Yen Buy as Japan Market Jitters Ripple Through Treasuries

The U.S. Treasury signaled a possible intervention in the currency market after the New York Fed asked banks about the cost of exchanging yen for dollars, a move that sent the yen up about 1.6% and underscored concerns that Japanese market turbulence could lift U.S. borrowing costs; while no intervention occurred, the step signals a rare Treasury tool under Scott Bessent as Tokyo's fiscal and BoJ policy frame the risk.

via The New York Times|
#bank-of-japan#business#currency-intervention
BOJ Holds 0.75% Rate, Upgrades Growth Outlook Ahead of Snap Election
business4 months ago

BOJ Holds 0.75% Rate, Upgrades Growth Outlook Ahead of Snap Election

The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 0.75% and raised its growth forecasts for fiscal 2025 to 0.9% and for 2026 to 1%, after board member Hajime Takata proposed raising rates to 1% (a move that was rejected). The decision comes ahead of a snap election on Feb. 8, with inflation around 2% and a weakening yen amid rising yields, signaling continued steps toward policy normalization amid a mixed growth outlook.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#business#gdp-growth-forecast
Bank of Japan's Rate Hike Sparks Yen Weakness and Bond Yield Rise
finance5 months ago

Bank of Japan's Rate Hike Sparks Yen Weakness and Bond Yield Rise

Bitcoin surged above $87,000 following the Bank of Japan's rate hike to 0.75%, the highest in nearly 30 years, which caused the Japanese yen to weaken. The rate increase was expected and did not trigger a significant yen-buying response, as market participants anticipated continued low rates compared to the US. The move reflects Japan's ongoing shift away from ultra-loose monetary policy, with Bitcoin's price influenced by global market reactions and investor sentiment.

via CoinDesk|
#bank-of-japan#bitcoin#cryptocurrency
Bank of Japan Plans Rate Hike Amid Economic Concerns
business5 months ago

Bank of Japan Plans Rate Hike Amid Economic Concerns

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years, as part of its policy normalization, despite Japan's economic contraction and ongoing inflation concerns. The decision aims to strengthen the yen and contain inflation, but may further slow the economy. Market focus will be on the BOJ's communication regarding the pace of future hikes and the neutral rate, amid ongoing debates about the timing and impact of these policy changes.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#business#interest-rates
Yen Weakens as BOJ Maintains Rates Amid Political Changes
business7 months ago

Yen Weakens as BOJ Maintains Rates Amid Political Changes

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady at 0.5% in its first meeting after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's rise to power, amid ongoing inflation and a weak yen, with some members proposing a hike. The decision reflects cautious policy stance, while tensions with the US over currency strength and Japan's economic strategies continue to influence market dynamics.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#business#interest-rates