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The Bank of Japan is set to raise its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% at its upcoming September meeting. Strong export data and persistent inflation near the 2% target are prompting …
Hotter US core CPI lifted FOMC rate hike odds to 88%, boosting the dollar against the euro. USD/JPY slipped as markets priced a 96% chance of a BOJ hike. WTI fell 2.4% on IEA demand warnings, while g…
Surging Japanese bond yields and a rallying yen threaten a massive $500 billion carry trade unwind. Historically, rapid yen appreciation triggers risk-asset selloffs, exposing Bitcoin to potential dr…
The yen surged toward multi-month highs against the dollar as investors increased bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes amid inflation. Simultaneously, oil prices spiked near $100 due to Middle East tensi…
Global markets brace for heightened autumn volatility amid impending Fed and BOJ policy decisions that threaten carry trades. Simultaneously, surging Middle East tensions are pushing Brent crude towa…
The Japanese yen gained 3% against the dollar amid growing expectations of Bank of Japan interest rate hikes rather than government intervention. However, Capital Economics warns the rebound may be s…
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled that board members will actively debate raising interest rates in September. Firmer wage growth, expected upward revisions to Q2 GDP, and elevated producer …
The Japanese yen rallied toward 158.8 per dollar amid speculation of official rate checks signaling potential currency intervention. Hawkish comments from BOJ Governor Ueda and board member Takata fu…
Brent crude surged past $95 per barrel as US-Iran hostilities intensified, sparking supply fears and sending US equity futures lower. Hawkish signals from Bank of Japan officials further pressured ma…
The Japanese yen fell past 160 per dollar, reigniting currency intervention concerns. Pressure from wide rate differentials persists, but expectations for an impending Bank of Japan interest rate hik…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that the Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates in September to strengthen the yen. His remarks reinforced market expectations of aggressive BOJ…
Japan's two-year bond yields surged to a 31-year high, raising yen carry trade costs that finance global risk assets like Bitcoin. With an 88% probability of a BOJ rate hike in September, potential y…
Japan's two-year bond yield surged to a 31-year high of 1.746% as markets price an 88% chance of a September BOJ hike. Higher yen borrowing costs raise the risk of another carry trade unwind, threate…
The Bank of Japan signals a likely interest rate hike in September, driven by inflation nearing 2% and the weak yen. Despite mixed economic data like slow GDP growth and sluggish household spending, …
The Japanese yen steadied as markets price in an 87% chance of a 25bps BOJ rate hike in September, up from 23% post-July meeting. Former board member Adachi warned of a yen selloff if rates aren't hi…
The Japanese yen traded near 158.9 per dollar as surging expectations for a September Bank of Japan rate hike bolstered the currency. Rising domestic inflation and broad US dollar weakness driven by …
Japan's 10-year bond yields reached 30-year highs while the yen slipped, fueling expectations for a September BOJ rate hike. Despite carry trade risks, Bitcoin displayed strong resilience, gaining 22…
Japan's 10-year bond yield reached multi-decade highs while the yen slid toward 159 per dollar. Despite looming carry trade risks from expected Bank of Japan rate hikes, Bitcoin surged 22% in seven d…
The Japanese yen weakened toward 159.5 per dollar due to fiscal concerns over proposed tax cuts and elevated energy costs. Wide interest rate differentials and climbing US Treasury yields continue to…
Weak U.S. retail sales data pushed the dollar lower and reduced odds of a September Fed hike. Meanwhile, reports the BOJ may hike rates in September strengthened the yen, adding to dollar weakness ac…