Japan’s rising household spending and wage growth boost BoJ rate hike bets, pressuring USD/JPY. US jobs data now in focus for ...

The yen rose against the dollar, and could rise further given the prospect of the BOJ raising interest rates by more than markets expect, Rabobank said.

The Japanese Yen jumps to over a one-month top against the USD amid BoJ rate hike bets.

The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised its inflation forecasts.

Bank of Japan is now pointing the finger at chronic labor shortages—rather than sluggish demand—as the culprit behind its ...

Most traders will recall the early August stock market swoon when fears about waning U.S. economic growth sparked a bout of intense volatility. Adding to the ructions was a sharp appreciation in the ...

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The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level since October 2008, and pledged to raise rates further if the economy and inflation continue in line with projections. The bank’s ...

Japanese nominal wages rose at the fastest pace in nearly three decades, supporting the Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike ...

Japan’s wage data, Services PMI, and BoJ rate hike bets drive yen moves. Key U.S. labor data may also impact Fed policy ...

As interest rates rise, the value of JGBs could plummet due to heightened inflation and duration risks. Click to read.

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