After Leaked Buy Yen Note, Bessent Explains U.S. Move to Save Japanese Currency

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How it spread - 386 original reports, 3 reprints

1. Tue, 4 August 2026

   1 report
   • yahoo.com13:07first to report
     After Leaked Buy Yen Note, Bessent Explains U.S. Move to Save Japanese Currency

     Bessent explains the yen intervention. Yet the dollar has already won back more than two yen since the low.

2. Wed, 5 August 2026

   1 report
   • latintimes.com18:42
     U.S. and Japan Team Up for Rare Coordinated Intervention to Halt Yen's Slide

     Meta description: "The U.S. and Japan made a rare joint bet to rescue the sinking yen — here's what's driving it, and what could unravel it."

3. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • indiatimes.com03:44
     Japanese investors return to overseas bonds as stronger yen, higher yields boost demand

     In a noteworthy development, Japanese investors turned their attention to foreign bonds for the first time in three weeks, driven by a strengthened yen and increasing overseas yields. Simultaneously, foreign investors returned to Japanese long-term bonds after earlier outflows, although they receded from Japanese stocks and short-term bills. This trend follows recent currency market interventions by both Japanese and US authorities.

4. Fri, 7 August 2026

   4 reports
   • moneyweek.com12:00
     Why is the US propping up the weak Japanese yen?

     The Japanese yen has risen 3.5% against the dollar after the US intervened to support it. Why is America getting involved?

   • investorschronicle.co.uk13:05
     Fed faces a tricky yen dilemma

     Closely co-ordinated action between American and Japanese policymakers is fraught with challenges

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:39
     Yen gives back nearly half of gains a week after US-Japan currency intervention

     Japanese currency trades around 158.5 per dollar after briefly strengthening to 155 following coordinated intervention

   • ABC News (Australia)19:00edited after publishing
     US yen intervention blindsides Europe, puts global economy on alert

     previouslyGlobal economic policy seems to be at the mercy of Bessent's to-do list

     Global economic policy now seems at the mercy of an exceptionally casual approach to information, scribbled on a notepad, awaiting an update on Scott Bessent's to-do list.

5. Sat, 8 August 2026

   5 reports
   • Japan Times02:14
     Yen jumps on U.S. data as traders watch for intervention clues

     The currency gained 0.4% on the day to trade at ¥157.76 per dollar as of 5 p.m. in New York.

   • peakoil.com16:45
     Stock Market Crash! (merged) Pt. 26 : Economics & Finance - Page 14 - Peak Oil News and Message Boards

     Agent---If we owed Yuan or Euros maybe, but we don't. Well aside from the fact that all that money you print, and keep at home, ...

   • peakoil.com21:45
     Stock Market Crash! (merged) Pt. 26 : Economics & Finance - Page 14 - Peak Oil News and Message Boards

     Agent---If we owed Yuan or Euros maybe, but we don't. Well aside from the fact that all that money you print, and keep at home, ...

   • timeslive.co.za22:00
     PETER BRUCE | Yen’s having a crisis — but Trump’s on the case

     What Bessent had seen was a Japanese problem now about to become a US one, writes Peter Bruce

   • yahoo.com23:26
     Strategist explains why U.S. yen support is built to fail

     Investing.com -- U.S. efforts to support the Japanese yen are unlikely to produce a lasting recovery as Japan’s economic policies, interest-rate gap and preference for a weaker currency continue to work against the intervention, according to Yardeni Research.

6. Mon, 10 August 2026

   8 reports
   • Channel News Asia01:08
     Japan's executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure
   • Channel News Asia01:31
     Dollar near two-month trough as US inflation data awaited

     URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dollar-gains-yen-weakens-markets-eye-us-cpi-6308976

   • Japan Times01:43edited after publishing
     BOJ summary flags upside price risks and possible faster hike pace

     previouslyBOJ summary flags upside price risks, possible faster hike pace

     At its July meeting, the BOJ held its policy rate at 1% and signaled it could possibly raise it in September, saying it's watching the weak yen's impact on prices and growth.

   • risk.net03:30edited after publishing
     Citadel, Millennium lead US funds to JSCC as JGB yields soar

     previouslyCitadel, Millenium lead US funds to JSCC as JGB yields soar

     Ten US funds represent 25% of client-cleared yen swaps at Tokyo CCP after CFTC relief

   • yahoo.com05:02
     Jamie Dimon says the dollar could lose reserve-currency status if the US loses its economic and military edge

     The dollar is the world's dominant reserve currency, accounting for about 57% of global foreign-exchange reserves.

   • milwaukeesun.com06:45
     Dollar near two-month trough as US inflation data awaited

     The US dollar hovered near a two-month low against major currencies on Monday as investors awaited this week’s inflation data for clues on the Federal.....

   • Google News - Top Stories12:00
     Yen sinks as effect of US-Japan intervention fades

     Yen sinks as effect of US-Japan intervention fades Financial Times A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets CNBC What the Stock Market’s Record Rally Has to Do With Rescuing the Yen The New York Times By propping up the yen, the US and Japan are admitting dollar dominance isn't what it used to be Fortune Scott Bessent’s Yen Trade Has Unintended Consequences for the Markets WSJ

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)14:30
     Rozpoutaly Spojené státy intervencí ve prospěch japonského jenu měnovou válku s eurozónou?

     Evropská centrální banka se až se zpožděním dozvěděla, že americké ministerstvo financí při intervencích ve prospěch japonského jenu koncem července nepoužilo dolary, ale eura. Stalo se tak poprvé od konce druhé světové války, kdy se centrální banky mezi sebou dohodly na základní spolupráci: použití jiné měny při intervencích bez vědomí emisní banky je proto právem považováno za bezprecedentní porušení norem spolupráce západních centrálních bank.

7. Tue, 11 August 2026

   8 reports
   • Japan Times01:01
     Yen erases half of intervention gains as traders test Japan and U.S. authorities

     The Japanese currency weakened by 1%, ending the session at ¥159.29 per dollar, marking the worst performance among Group-of-10 peers on Monday.

   • investinglive.com02:51
     Sources: BoJ could raise rates again at September 17-18 meeting

     The BoJ may consider an additional rate hike at its September 17-18 meeting following June's increase, sources cited by Jiji say, citing rising inflation risk. Hawkish July meeting minutes and pressure from the recent joint yen intervention are also seen boosting September hike odds.

   • Japan Times05:01edited after publishing
     U.S. Treasury chief’s ‘whatever it takes’ vow to help yen masks limited firepower

     previouslyU.S. Treasury chief’s ‘whatever-it-takes’ vow to help the yen masks limited firepower

     Japan's currency slid as much as 1% Monday to past ¥159 per dollar, wiping out half the rally triggered by the July 31 U.S.-Japan intervention.

   • Channel News Asia06:02
     Bank of Korea likely to raise interest rates further, outgoing deputy chief says
   • businesstimes.com.sg12:47
     Yen intervention impact fades while Aussie dollar holds steady

     URL changednow www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/yen-intervention-impact-fades-while-aussie-dollar-holds-steady

     The Japanese currency was last at 159.1 per dollar, slightly stronger on the day Read more at The Business Times.

   • fortune.com16:00edited after publishing
     Jamie Dimon warns dollar dominance depends on the military: ‘If we're not the strongest military in 25 years…we won't be the reserve currency either’

     The JPMorgan Chase CEO said U.S. military might well be the only thing keeping the world from being “very dangerous for us.”

   • yahoo.com19:47edited after publishing
     Dollar steady as traders await key US inflation data

     previouslyYen steadies as intervention boost fades; RBA in focus

     By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's highly anticipated consumer inflation report for July, which could shape near-term

   • nrc.nl20:00
     Opinie | Governments are making a dangerous bet on the AI boom

     To see why, look to the bond markets.

8. Wed, 12 August 2026

   9 reports
   • Japan Times03:04
     New ‘Katsu Curry Index’ aims to show how weak the yen really is

     One bank strategist argues that an international price comparison for the pork-and-rice dish — rather than burgers — gives a better sense of how the yen's retreat feels.

   • Google News - Top Stories03:36
     Why the historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the yen’s slide

     Why the historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the yen’s slide CNBC Why Japan Is Struggling to Prop Up the Yen, Even With US Help Bloomberg.com USD/JPY Has Been a Big Mover on US CPI Data – Will Tomorrow Force a Repeat? FOREX.com U.S. Treasury chief’s ‘whatever it takes’ vow to help yen masks limited firepower The Japan Times Yen Intervention Wears Off — Heard on the Street Tuesday Recap WSJ

   • Japan Times05:37
     Bessent-Takaichi split on BOJ risks undermining joint yen rescue

     The U.S. treasury secretary believes tightening is crucial to address the weakness in Japan's currency but the prime minister has long been wary of taking interest rates too high.

   • Channel News Asia06:07
     Japan fund managers chase retail cash as JGB yields surge
   • zerohedge.com06:30
     Japan Just Forced the U.S. Into an Impossible Choice<!-- -->

     ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

   • Japan Times07:15
     Intervention and higher rates might not be enough to stop yen from weakening

     Fiscal questions are hanging over the market, especially after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi committed to cutting the consumption tax on groceries.

   • tportal (Croatia)08:25
     Europski bankari u šoku zbog američkog poteza: Sve su saznali dan kasnije

     SAD je, kako bi ojačao japanski jen, kupio tu valutu u protuvrijednosti između pet i 10 milijardi dolara. No, da bi to financiralo, prodana je zaliha eura, što je šokiralo dužnosnike u Europskoj središnjoj banci, koji su o svemu doznali tek kad je transakcija bila gotova

   • Novinky (Czechia)16:09
     Jen znovu oslabuje, zásah USA a Japonska rychle ztrácí účinek

     Japonský jen se po mimořádné společné intervenci Spojených států a Japonska znovu propadá. Od maxima po zásahu už odevzdal téměř polovinu zisků. Investoři upozorňují, že bez zvýšení úrokových sazeb v Japonsku a lepší koordinace velkých centrálních bank bude mít podpora měny jen krátkodobý efekt.

   • fortune.com17:13
     Japan and the U.S. just spent billions to try to save the yen. Why is it already losing ground?

     Economists point out that the U.S.-Japan intervention—as significant as it may be—doesn’t tackle the underlying reasons behind the yen’s weakness.

9. Thu, 13 August 2026

   7 reports
   • Channel News Asia00:07
     Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike
   • Channel News Asia00:07
     Japan's wholesale inflation spikes in July, bolsters rate-hike chance

     URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/japans-wholesale-inflation-stays-hot-bolstering-odds-september-boj-hike-6316116

   • Japan Times02:30
     Producer price gains maintain pressure on businesses as BOJ mulls rate path

     The measure of input prices rose 7.2% in July from a year earlier, slightly slower than the revised 7.3% in June, the Bank of Japan reported Thursday.

   • actionforex.com07:34
     USD/JPY in Positive Territory: Yen Gives Back Intervention Gains

     USD/JPY rose to 159.53 on Thursday, returning towards the 160.00 area as the Japanese yen weakened. The move has kept markets on alert for possible further intervention by the authorities amid persistent currency weakness.

   • investinglive.com08:43
     Dollar stays more muted so far today amid lack of any post-CPI momentum

     Not a whole lot to work with in the major currencies space in the second half of the week

   • Bloomberg Politics18:21
     BlackRock's Rieder Urges Hawkish BOJ Tilt to Boost Yen

     Rick Rieder, BlackRock Inc.'s chief investment officer for global fixed income, says Japan's efforts to prop up the yen will require hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, not just government intervention in currency markets. He speaks in an interview for Bloomberg Television’s Wall Street Week with David Westin. (Source: Bloomberg)

   • japantoday.com22:45
     Japan wholesale prices up 7.2% in July amid Middle East tensions, AI demand

     Japan's wholesale prices in July rose 7.2 percent from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan said Thursday, led by increases in electric power, gas and water, reflecting higher crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and strong artificial intelligence-related demand. The growth in prices of goods…

10. Fri, 14 August 2026

    7 reports
    • Channel News Asia02:56
      Japan's July core inflation seen at 1.8% on higher energy costs
    • Japan Times03:15
      Carry traders exploit intervention to rebuild yen shorts

      Every intervention to prop up the yen also creates a fresh opportunity to sell it.

    • Channel News Asia04:53
      Morning Bid: Yen stuck in twilight zone
    • Channel News Asia05:42
      BOJ eyeing September rate hike, faster pace of tightening, sources say
    • South China Morning Post08:30
      Just like with the yen, America cannot save the AI bubble

      In a rare intervention, the US has propped up the Japanese yen. The move is seen as a bid to hold off a further rise in yields for US government bonds – amid Japan’s sell-off of US Treasuries to fund its shoring up of the yen – a rise that threatens the US artificial intelligence bubble. That the United States bought yen for the first time in decades – coordinating with Japan – had a bigger psychological impact on the market than Tokyo’s interventions alone. But give it three or four weeks...

    • The Hill12:00
      US-Japan moves to bolster the Yen set a precedent for currency interventions

      The U.S. Treasury is mainly concerned about a weak yen boosting Treasury yields, and it has shown little regard for the European Central Bank.

    • Channel News Asia13:58
      Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales
11. Sun, 16 August 2026

    1 report
    • bworldonline.com16:05
      Peso to stay at P61 level as mart eyes policy review, US-Iran war

      THE PESO could hold at the P61-a-dollar level this week, with the market looking ahead to the Philippine central bank’s policy meeting while monitoring developments in the Middle East. On Friday, the currency declined by 10.7 centavos to close at P61.45 versus the greenback from P60.343 on Thursday, according to data from the Bankers Association […]

12. Mon, 17 August 2026

    3 reports
    • shafaqna.com03:40edited after publishing
      Yen maintains its upward trajectory

      previouslyYen maintains its upward trajectory

    • freemalaysiatoday.com09:44
      Dollar falls to lowest since early June as rate hike bets fade

      The dollar index fell to its lowest since early June, while the euro rose 0.3% to around US$1.1614, a two-month high.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:06
      US dollar falls to 10-week low as weak economic data weighs on Fed rate outlook

      Dollar index down around 0.3% to 99.19, lowest since June

13. Tue, 18 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:16
      Japan's 10-year government bond yield rises to three-decade peak
    • Japan Times11:09
      Price hikes to likely weigh on Japan households from summer onward

      Elevated crude oil prices, reflecting Middle East turmoil, have driven up procurement and logistics costs for companies. Households have already started to feel the impact.

    • Channel News Asia15:22
      Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets
    • indiatimes.com17:48
      Japan’s yen lesson for India: Don’t fight the currency market

      India should focus on economic fundamentals and allow the rupee to be largely market-driven. The RBI has some flexibility during a financial crisis because India does not have full capital account convertibility, allowing authorities to restrict large capital outflows if required.

    • yahoo.com20:23edited after publishing
      Dollar range-bound as markets price dovish Fed response

      previouslyDollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries jolt bonds

      By Chibuike Oguh and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was trading range-bound against major peers on Tuesday as markets continued pricing in a dovish response from

14. Wed, 19 August 2026

    7 reports
    • Channel News Asia02:35
      Japan bond yields near 3% as inflation, fiscal worries mount
    • Japan Times02:44edited after publishing
      Mizuho markets head expects BOJ to raise rates soon and more often

      previouslyMizuho markets head expects BOJ to raise rates soon, more often

      Many Japanese financial institutions remain reluctant to wade back into the nation's bond market as rates rise and inflation persists.

    • Channel News Asia04:02
      Analysis:Investors set sights on Swiss franc for popular carry trades after yen intervention
    • investinglive.com05:19
      FX option expiries for 19 August 10am New York cut

      A look at what is on the board for today

    • Channel News Asia07:36
      Analysis:Japan has few answers as bond rout puts fiscal plans at risk
    • Japan Times07:55
      Japan’s bad market week continues, with the yen, bonds and stocks struggling

      Fiscal concerns are denting investor confidence, while a global tech rout is a contributing factor.

    • econotimes.com16:35
      FxWirePro: USD/ZAR slips lower as dollar weakens ahead of Fed minutes

      USD/ZAR dipped on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserves latest policy meeting, while investors awaited fresh clues on the central banks interest-rate outlook. The U.S. Federal Reserve...

15. Thu, 20 August 2026

    11 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories00:01
      Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains

      Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains CNBC See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • Channel News Asia00:53
      Japan's exports jump 23% to monthly record in July
    • yahoo.com01:55
      Japan's exports surge on chips demand, imports hit record on oil costs

      By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's imports hit a monthly record in July as elevated oil prices drove up energy costs and inflationary pressures, while exports also climbed to an all-

    • Japan Times03:35
      Japan exports grow at fastest pace since 2022 on chip demand, cars and weak yen

      The data shows that Japan's manufacturers have largely managed to navigate the fallout from the Middle East conflict so far.

    • Channel News Asia08:36
      Dollar falls to three-month low as Treasury moves to soothe bond jitters

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dollar-rebounds-losses-sparked-treasury-buyback-plan-6329866

    • Le Figaro (France)14:00
      Flambée mondiale des taux d’intérêt : la grande peur du « retrait japonais »

      DÉCRYPTAGE - Nombre de commentateurs des marchés craignent un désengagement massif des investisseurs japonais, premiers détenteurs de bons du Trésor américain, dont le rendement devient moins intéressant pour eux. La question divise les experts.

    • investmentwatchblog.com17:51
      Foreigners dump Japanese bonds at 21x normal pace

      Money is leaving Japanese debt fast and rotating into Japanese stocks instead. Higher local yields are forcing a real shift in global capital flows.

    • investinglive.com20:49
      Preview: Japan core CPI seen hitting six month high, lifting bets on BoJ September hike

      Japan's July core CPI is expected to hit a six month high of 1.8% y/y, with BoJ September hike odds near 80% as yen weakness and import costs keep underlying…

    • finanznachrichten.de23:18
      U.S. Dollar Ticks Higher Amid Intensifying U.S.-Iran Escalation, Labor Data Releases

      WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - The U.S. Dollar value ends nearly flat as investors assessed the positive U.S. economic data releases including weekly jobless claims and Philadelphia Business Conditions

    • Channel News Asia23:37
      Japan July core CPI rises 1.8% yr/yr

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/japans-core-inflation-accelerates-in-july-bolsters-case-rate-hike-6332291

    • Channel News Asia23:41
      Japan's core inflation accelerates in July, bolsters case for rate hike
16. Fri, 21 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Japan Times02:49
      Japan’s inflation picks up, backing BOJ’s case for rate hike

      The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.8% in July from a year earlier, picking up from a 1.6% advance in the previous month.

    • businesstimes.com.sg03:45
      Nikkei set for worst week in over a month amid Middle East uncertainty

      The broader Topix dropped 0.1%, on track for a 3.4% weekly slide Read more at The Business Times.

    • bssnews.net05:00
      Japan July core inflation accelerates to 1.8%

      TOKYO, Aug 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Core inflation in Japan accelerated to 1.8 percent in July from 1.6 percent in

    • Channel News Asia06:02
      A date on the calendar could shape the BOJ's endgame on interest rates
    • South China Morning Post21:30
      The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do

      It is not the most enticing reading material: “Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.” But this 59-page report, issued last month by the US Treasury Department, reveals much about contemporary America. Remember the joint intervention by Japan and the United States in the international currency market to prop up the yen at the end of July? By now, everyone knows it didn’t work, a waste of monetary resources for both countries while earning a...

17. Sat, 22 August 2026

    1 report
    • capitalethiopia.com22:00
      The FX Auction Meant to Restore Order Turns Two
18. Sun, 23 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Novinky (Czechia)06:18
      Japonce děsí zrychlení inflace. Země se potýká s dopady války na Blízkém východě

      Drahá ropa kvůli válce na Blízkém východě začíná drtit i japonské domácnosti. Inflace v zemi se v červenci vyšplhala na 1,9 procenta z červnových 1,6 procenta a blíží se dvouprocentnímu cíli, který si japonská centrální banka stanovila jako hranici zdravého růstu cen. Pod ní ekonomika chřadne, nad ní zase lidem rychle klesá kupní síla peněz.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)07:48
      Pala vrijednost dolara

      DOLAROV indeks, koji pokazuje vrijednost američke prema šest najvažnijih svjetskih valuta, pao je prošloga tjedna 0,8 posto, na 98,84 boda.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:46
      Vlasnici stranih banaka u Hrvatskoj na rubu još većeg bogaćenja, čeka se samo ključna odluka u rujnu

      Analitičari predviđaju da će ESB u rujnu ponovo podići kamate

19. Mon, 24 August 2026

    9 reports
    • Japan Times01:32
      SoftBank plans record $6.3 billion retail bond sale in Japan

      The 7-year bonds are expected to be priced on Sept. 4, with an indicative coupon range of 4.3% to 4.9%, according to a company filing.

    • Japan Times05:11
      Bessent’s bond gambit seen as possible prelude to closer Japan-U.S. coordination

      The two countries could start to address fiscal weaknesses together and make sure the market knows they are getting their houses in order.

    • chinaeconomicreview.com08:40
      FOREX REVIEW: weak dollar weak demand

      The renminbi has strengthened against the US dollar over the past week even as fresh Chinese data have pointed to weak domestic demand, highlighting how much of the move has come from weakness in t…

    • investinglive.com12:10
      Kickstart the FX Trading Day for August 24: Key technical levels for EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD

      US yields are lower on Treasury Sec. Bessent comments. US stocks are lower. USD is higher. US and Canada trade talks fail sending the CAD lower (USDCAD…

    • investinglive.com13:08
      USDCAD moves higher into 200 day MA resistance. Key barometer for buyers and sellers

      USTR Greer called the breakdown of the trade with the US and Canada only impacting a small portion of overall U.S.-Canada trade. Technically, the 200 day…

    • investinglive.com13:47
      USDCHF stretches higher with USD selling but finds willing sellers against technical targets

      The USDCHFs swing area between 0.8029 and 0.8034 and the falling 100 hour moving average at 0.80296 remain key upside targets that need to be broken to…

    • Channel News Asia19:16
      Dollar higher after Iran sanctions, loonie drops after US announces tariff increases
    • jamaicaobserver.com21:27
      Forex: $159.32 to one US dollar

      KINGSTON, Jamaica—The United States (US) dollar on Monday, August 24, ended trading at $159.32, down by 7 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $115.08 down from $115.70 and the British pound ended at $215.01 down from $215.34.

    • newsonjapan.com22:00
      SoftBank Plans Massive Retail Bond Sale to Fund AI Investment

      SoftBank Group announced on August 24 that it will issue 1 trillion yen in unsecured corporate bonds for individual investors, in what is set to be its largest such offering.

20. Tue, 25 August 2026

    10 reports
    • econotimes.com00:34
      FxWirePro:EUR/NZD neutral in the near-term, scope for downward resumption

      EUR/NZD edged lower on Monday as markets monitored U.S.-Iran developments and looked ahead to a busy week of economic data. The Trump administration warned countries on Monday to sever business ties with Iran or face...

    • econotimes.com00:42
      FxWirePro: EUR/AUD edges lower, remain on backfoot

      EUR/AUD dipped on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of a busy week of economic data, with upcoming releases expected to provide fresh clues on the monetary policy outlook. Markets are awaiting several major...

    • Channel News Asia01:37
      Dollar struggles for traction as markets weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dollar-edges-higher-investors-weigh-iran-sanctions-treasury-buybacks-6338921

    • Japan Times01:56edited after publishing
      Mexico eyes first Samurai bond since 2024 with multipart sale

      previouslyMexico eyes first Samurai bond since 2024 with multi-part sale

      The Latin American country is looking to issue yen-denominated notes in as many as six tranches, with maturities ranging from 3.5 years to 20 years, a source has said.

    • Japan Times02:52
      Groundwork is set for BOJ rate hike next month, ex-official says

      As of Monday afternoon in Tokyo, traders were assigning a roughly 80% probability of a rate hike when the board delivers its next policy decision.

    • Channel News Asia08:18
      Japanese bond ETFs attract a record $1.5 billion in net inflows in 2026 so far, Morningstar say

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/japanese-bond-funds-see-record-inflows-yields-attract-european-buyers-6339591

    • Channel News Asia08:18
      Japanese bond funds see record inflows as yields attract European buyers
    • Japan Times09:02
      Firms in Japan seek new hedges, bracing for long era of yen weakness

      The yen is far and away the worst-performing G10 currency, having lost more than 30% against the dollar over the past five years.

    • Channel News Asia22:03
      BOJ to speed up its tightening campaign, raise key rate to 1.25% in September: Reuters poll
    • yahoo.com23:50
      $7 Trillion Japan Bond Market is Moving to the Blockchain

      Japan's bond market heads for a blockchain makeover as regulators plan instant, 24/7 settlement of JGBs and stocks.

21. Wed, 26 August 2026

    8 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:03
      Japan's corporate services inflation accelerates in July
    • Japan Times02:17
      Japan to keep gas pump prices at around ¥170

      To secure additional financial resources, the government plans to tap into a ¥2.5 trillion reserve fund for responding to the Middle East situation.

    • Channel News Asia05:26
      SoftBank mulls up to $20 billion bond sale for OpenAI financing, Bloomberg News reports
    • N1 Info (Croatia)10:42
      Stiže novi rast kamatnih stopa? Iz ESB-a upozoravaju: "Bit će potrebno dodatno zaoštravanje"

      Kamatne stope u eurozoni moraju dodatno rasti jer se sukob na Bliskom istoku odužuje, a snažno gospodarstvo eurozone stvara rizike od jačanja inflacij

    • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)11:14
      Europska središnja banka signalizira novo povećanje kamatnih stopa, a ovo je razlog
    • actionforex.com14:30
      EUR/AUD: A Hawkish Euro Meets a Stubborn Downtrend

      The euro is riding genuine hawkish momentum right now. It's holding above $1.165 against the dollar, its strongest level since mid-May, with markets fully...

    • zerohedge.com15:10
      SoftBank Credit Risk Rises As Firm Mulls $20 Billion Bond Sale For OpenAI Stake<!-- -->

      ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

    • econotimes.com22:09
      Japan Firms Ramp Up Yen Hedging as Currency Weakness Persists

      Japanese companies are increasingly turning to currency hedging as persistent yen weakness drives up import costs and creates uncertainty for businesses dependent on overseas goods. Taku Ueno, CEO of Takara MC, which...

22. Thu, 27 August 2026

    16 reports
    • investinglive.com00:48
      BOJ hawk Himino speaks soon ahead of key September meeting

      BOJ Deputy Governor Himino speaks in Saitama today, one of three pre-meeting speeches. CBA says the address could validate or push back on September 25bp hike…

    • Channel News Asia00:55
      South Korea central bank delivers back-to-back rate hike, as expected
    • investinglive.com01:07
      Bank of Korea (BOK) delivers second straight rate hike, lifts benchmark to 3.00%

      Bank of Korea raised its policy rate 25bp to 3.00% Thursday, a second straight hike, as inflation stays above target and stability risks persist. It sees 2026…

    • Channel News Asia01:08
      BOK delivers back-to-back rate hikes, signals gradual tightening ahead
    • Channel News Asia01:08
      BOK delivers back-to-back rate hikes as price pressures persist

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bok-delivers-back-back-rate-hikes-signals-gradual-tightening-ahead-6343961

    • Channel News Asia01:08
      BOK delivers back-to-back rate hikes, remains hawkish

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bok-delivers-back-back-rate-hikes-signals-gradual-tightening-ahead-6343961

    • Channel News Asia02:02
      BOJ deputy governor Himino calls for 'timely' rate hike

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/boj-deputy-chief-calls-timely-rate-hike-focus-inflation-risk-6344051

    • Channel News Asia02:02
      BOJ deputy chief calls for timely rate hike, focus on inflation risk
    • Japan Times05:12
      BOJ deputy chief keeps door open to September rate increase

      The Bank of Japan is confronting mounting inflationary pressures as the Middle East conflict drags on, compounded by persistent yen weakness.

    • bssnews.net05:45
      South Korea announces second successive rate hike

      SEOUL, Aug 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea's central bank hiked interest rates Thursday for the second time in a

    • Japan Times06:50
      Japanese government bonds could get a boost from retail investors

      Incentives to encourage individuals to buy the debt are being considered as the Bank of Japan cuts back on purchases.

    • South China Morning Post11:35
      ‘Strong signal’: South Korea raises rates again to fight inflation, rising home prices

      South Korea’s central bank has raised interest rates for a second straight month, with analysts saying its semiconductor boom has given policymakers room to confront inflation, a weak won and rising home prices, but at the cost of a deeper squeeze on indebted households and small businesses. The Bank of Korea (BOK) lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.0 per cent on Thursday, a month after an identical increase took it to 2.75 per cent in July. The latest move brought the...

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:36
      Global central banks to announce monetary policy decisions in September

      All eyes turn to US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan’s interest rate decisions amid Middle East risks threatening global inflation and growth outlook

    • thestar.com.my19:04
      Ringgit ends lower against greenback on cautious sentiment ahead of Fed meeting

      KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Thursday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium.

    • Channel News Asia23:45
      Tokyo core inflation creeps near BOJ's target, bolsters rate-hike chance
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    • Channel News Asia23:45
      Tokyo core inflation accelerates in August, nears BOJ target

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/tokyo-core-inflation-creeps-near-bojs-target-bolsters-rate-hike-chance-6346526

23. Fri, 28 August 2026

    12 reports
    • Japan Times02:04
      Faster Tokyo inflation supports near-term BOJ rate hike case

      The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.8% in August from a year earlier, picking up a tad after rising 1.7% in July, the internal affairs ministry has said.

    • Channel News Asia02:38
      Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh's Jackson Hole debut

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dollar-jumps-after-warsh-comments-set-weekly-gain-6346746

    • Channel News Asia03:16
      Most Asian stocks advance as attention turns to Warsh speech
    • Japan Times05:48
      Nippon Life open to becoming net JGB buyer next fiscal year

      The insurer, which has held off on adding to its Japanese government bond holdings over the past two years after unrealized losses in its portfolio, is adjusting its stance.

    • indiatimes.com06:56
      Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as weak auction, inflation concerns weigh

      Japanese government bond yields climbed, with the five-year yield hitting a record high after weak demand at a two-year auction added to selling pressure. Persistent inflation and rising energy prices also strengthened expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes, while investors awaited the Federal Reserves policy signals.

    • Channel News Asia10:47
      Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows
    • tportal (Croatia)13:01
      Japan se bori za svoju valutu: Intervenirali u devize s preko 96 milijuna dolara

      Japanske vlasti u proteklih su mjesec dana potrošile rekordnih 15,4 bilijuna jena (96,5 milijardi dolara) na intervencije na deviznom tržištu kako bi poduprle domaću valutu, pokazuju podaci japanskog ministarstva financija objavljeni u petak.

    • Axios16:00
      The case for the U.S. dollar's digital edge

      New financial technologies are making it faster and cheaper to move money across borders, seemingly reducing the world's reliance on the dollar . But new research presented at the Jackson Hole symposium suggests financial innovation may instead tighten the dollar's grip on global finance. Financial innovation is the theme for the annual gathering of central bankers, where they're grappling with how these technologies reshape the financial system. Why it matters: Dollar dominance gives the U.S....

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:57
      Japan spends record $96B to stem yen’s decline

      Foreign exchange intervention between July 30 to Aug. 26 exceeded previous monthly record

    • Japan Times23:30
      Yen weakens past ¥160 per dollar, eroding intervention gains

      Traders now are carefully watching yen levels for signs of when authorities might move to protect the currency.

    • Japan Times23:30
      Bessent says a ‘disorderly yen’ would risk higher U.S. rates

      U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to spell out how much the U.S. deployed in a late July yen intervention.

    • Japan Times23:31
      Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions

      The figure marked the largest-ever monthly amount spent on yen-buying, dollar-selling interventions.

24. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
    • Channel News Asia16:46
      Bessent says disorderly yen moves can destabilize global markets
25. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • Channel News Asia22:28
      Bessent says yen moves 'pretty contained' and not disorderly
26. Mon, 31 August 2026

    13 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:32
      Dollar near two-week high as Warsh boosts rate-hike bets; yen slips past 160

      URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dollar-slips-traders-already-eyeing-friday-jobs-data-6351106

    • Japan Times01:52
      Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty contained’ and not disorderly

      The yen slid below the 160-per-dollar level on Friday, a threshold widely seen as increasing the likelihood of intervention.

    • Japan Times02:10
      Japan’s factory output edges up despite Middle East headwinds

      Output gained 0.1% in July from the previous month, the industry ministry has reported.

    • actionforex.com02:30
      Japan Industrial Production Beats Forecast as Retail Sales Rebound

      Japan Industrial Production beat expectations while retail sales rebounded in July, reinforcing economic resilience and keeping a September BoJ hike in play.

    • actionforex.com02:50
      EUR/USD Retreats from Highs While Key Support Holds Firm

      The Euro failed to settle above 1.1700 against the US Dollar. EUR/USD started a downside correction below 1.1680 and 1.1660.

    • Japan Times07:59
      Yen might be on its way to ¥164 to the dollar

      After the Japanese currency breaks ¥160, a bank starts to wonder whether all the intervention gains could soon be lost.

    • kitco.com12:30
      Bond markets face fresh selling as oil prices jump, stocks cautious

      LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Borrowing costs in the euro area and Japan hit their highest levels in years on ​Monday, as a 3% jump in oil prices on the U.S. and Iran resuming military attacks added to angst about inflation that could keep central ‌banks in rate-hike mode.World stocks were in a cautious mood on the last trading day of August, while gold was headed for its best month since January and the dollar slipped.A jump in Brent crude to just over $92 a barrel followed a U.S. attack on an...

    • kitco.com12:30
      Dollar inches lower as markets weigh Fed rate outlook; yen hovers near 160

      LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The dollar nudged lower on Monday, but remained near a roughly two-week high, as markets ramped up bets on a ​rate hike after hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and renewed Gulf tensions, while the yen traded near ‌the closely watched 160-per-dollar level.The U.S. central bank will "have work to do" if policymakers do not get the confidence they need that inflation is heading down to 2%, Warsh said on Friday, in his clearest indication yet that...

    • investmentwatchblog.com14:28
      Rate hike in Japan soon. Within a few weeks.

      https://twitter.com/StealthQE4/status/2094281543271260614 https://twitter.com/FinanceLancelot/status/2094261185273036869

    • Channel News Asia15:05
      Bessent says he believes Japan will take action leading to stronger yen
    • Channel News Asia15:05
      Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost yen, signals BOJ rate-hike chance
    • Google News - Europe query17:49
      Forex Today: Attention shifts to US ISM, JOLTs and inflation in Europe

      Forex Today: Attention shifts to US ISM, JOLTs and inflation in Europe FXStreet

    • Japan Times23:34
      Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost yen, signals BOJ rate-hike chance

      U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believes Japan's government and central bank will take action that leads to a stronger yen, CNBC reported on Monday, signaling a strong chance of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike in September.

27. Tue, 1 September 2026

    25 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:01
      Japan capital spending gathers pace, bolstering economic outlook and BOJ hike case
    • Channel News Asia00:01
      Japan corporate capex rises 1.6% on year in April-June
    • South China Morning Post00:47edited after publishing
      US Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through rate increases

      previouslyUS Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through interest rate hikes

      Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday she ‌met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and agreed that orderly yen movement is critical for global market stability. The ⁠two countries also confirmed that ‌continued, cooperative measures would contribute to this common goal, ‌Katayama told reporters after attending the ⁠Group ⁠of 20 finance leaders’ gathering. She declined ‌to comment when asked if recent yen ‌moves ‌were orderly. Katayama and Bessent discussed ‌Japan’s...

    • scmp.com00:47
      US Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through interest rate hikes

      A weak yen, which has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, has been blamed in part on the slow pace of rate hikes by the BOJ.

    • Japan Times02:12
      Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost yen, signals BOJ rate-hike chance

      U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's calls for Bank of Japan rate hikes have been among the factors that led markets to nearly fully price in the chance of a September hike.

    • Japan Times03:35
      Japan’s companies boost capital investment as profits surge

      The results are the latest sign that the corporate sector is coping fairly well with the fallout from the Middle East conflict.

    • Google News - Top Stories03:42
      Japan’s benchmark bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996

      Japan’s benchmark bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 Financial Times Japan Bonds Face Test at 10-Year Sale as Yield Approaches 3% Bloomberg.com JGBs Edge Lower, Tracking Declines Across Most U.S. Treasurys WSJ Japan bond yields rise to 2.95% and yen weakens after Jackson Hole Nikkei Asia Japan Stocks Rotate Out Of AI As Bond Yields Climb Finimize

    • Channel News Asia04:02
      Analysis:Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus
    • Channel News Asia04:45
      Bond selloff deepens as rising energy prices stoke inflation fears
    • rttnews.com06:30
      Japan Consumer Confidence Rises To 6-month High

      Japan's consumer sentiment improved in August to the highest level in six months. The seasonally adjusted consumer confidence index rose to 35.5 in August from 34.

      1 reprint

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    • Channel News Asia06:33
      Japan's benchmark bond yield rises to 3% for first time in 30 years
    • Japan Times07:51
      Japan’s 10-year government bond hits 3% for first time in three decades

      Inflation and fiscal concerns weigh on the market even after intervention and verbal support from officials.

    • Channel News Asia08:40
      Dollar gains on rate hike expectations, yen retreats past 160
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:13
      Japan, US agree on need for continued coordination to stabilize yen

      Talks follow rare joint intervention after Japanese currency weakened to 40-year low

    • tportal (Croatia)11:33
      SAD i Japan idu dalje: Ne odustaju od stabilizacije svojih valuta

      Japan i SAD dogovorili su nastavak koordinacije radi postizanja "urednih" kretanja tečaja jena i dolara, što je ključno za stabilnost globalnih tržišta, izjavila je japanska ministrica financija Satsuki Katayama nakon sastanka s američkim kolegom Scottom Bessentom.

    • Channel News Asia11:50
      Japan will continue close dialogue with markets, finance minister says on rising yields
    • Novinky (Czechia)11:56
      Obavy z inflace sílí. Investoři ve velkém prodávají dluhopisy

      Globální výprodej na dluhopisových trzích se prohlubuje, výnos referenčního dluhopisu japonské vlády se splatností deset let poprvé po 30 letech prolomil klíčovou tříprocentní hranici. Obchodníci se obávají, že kvůli drahé ropě poroste inflace. Obavy ale vyvolává i zpřísňování měnové politiky a zhoršování fiskální situace. Zvyšují se i výnosy evropských dluhopisů, včetně těch českých.

    • baystreet.ca13:40
      Bond Rout Worsens As Japan Yield Hits 30-Year High

      The selloff in global bond markets has worsened, with Japan’s 10-year bond yield hitting 3% for the first time since 1996. The global bond market is struggling with rising concerns about energy-driven inflation, monetary tightening, and worsening ...

    • El Mundo (Spain)14:11
      El mercado de bonos hace saltar las alarmas: los inversores venden deuda pública que se dispara a niveles críticos de 2008

      Los últimos datos de inflación al alza, la guerra en Oriente Próximo y las previsibles subidas de tipos del BCE y la Fed han desatado el miedo entre los inversores ha quedarse 'pillados' en bonos a largo plazo de EEUU, Japón o Reino Unido Leer

    • Channel News Asia14:13
      Explainer-What's behind the selloff in world bond markets?
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:40
      Japan’s 10-year bond yield tops 3% for 1st time since 1996 amid fiscal, rate hike concerns

      Yen weakens beyond 160 per dollar as US Treasury chief signals Tokyo may act to support currency

    • Channel News Asia16:18
      Bessent meets BOJ's Ueda, calls for sound policy to avoid currency volatility, Treasury says
    • Channel News Asia16:18
      Bessent urges BOJ chief to conduct 'sound' policy to avoid yen volatility
    • Channel News Asia21:06
      Trading Day: Over and rout
    • Japan Times22:43
      Bessent urges BOJ chief to combat weak yen with ‘decisive’ monetary steps

      U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also urged central bank Gov. Kazuo Ueda to anchor inflation expectations and avoid excessive yen volatility through sound monetary policy.

28. Wed, 2 September 2026

    12 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:28
      BOJ chief vows to keep raising rates, debate price risks this month
    • Channel News Asia00:28
      BOJ will debate this month economy and price risks, Ueda says
    • actionforex.com01:33
      Ueda Backs Further BoJ Hikes as Bessent Presses for Decisive Action

      BoJ’s Ueda says rates will keep rising as inflation nears 2%, while Bessent backs decisive action and markets price a September hike.

    • Japan Times01:47edited after publishing
      Yamaguchi Financial to dump more Japan bonds on faster BOJ hikes

      Banks and other investors are grappling with soaring bond yields as the central bank seeks to combat inflation.

    • Channel News Asia01:57
      BOJ's Takata urges nimble rate hikes to counter inflation pressures
    • Japan Times03:16
      BOJ’s Ueda hints at September rate hike as bets on move mount

      Expectations have also been fueled by a slew of comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at the need for action.

    • Japan Times04:27
      For foreign nationals in Japan, are rent hike notices take it or leave it?

      Some accept the inevitability of having to pay higher rents due to inflation. Others find the extra financial burden frustrating amid stagnant wages.

    • Japan Times10:08
      How Japan’s bond rout is turning the tide of global capital

      While there's no sign of Japan dumping its $2.4 trillion hoard in overseas debt yet, global fund managers and a growing body of data is showing a steadier drawdown is underway.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)10:56
      Japan: Sie suchen den Exit aus dem Schuldenwunder

      Japan galt als Beweis, dass ein Staat auch mit der höchsten Schuldenquote der Welt erfolgreich wirtschaften kann. Nun könnte der Weg in einer Finanzkrise enden.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:16
      European Central Bank’s Nagel backs September rate hike as inflation stays elevated

      Markets correctly anticipate rate increase at ECB’s Sept. 10 meeting, says Bundesbank chief

    • Channel News Asia14:17
      Yen gains sharply, dollar eases from two-week high
    • Channel News Asia14:17
      Yen gains sharply against US dollar
29. Thu, 3 September 2026

    14 reports
    • Japan Times01:28
      Japanese companies consider asset sales as yen debt costs rise

      Among measures under deliberation are sales of strategic shareholdings and other assets to offset the impact, borrowing more overseas and bringing forward funding plans.

    • actionforex.com01:57
      Japan PMI Growth Accelerates as Record Selling Prices Strengthen BoJ Hike Case

      Japan PMI Services rose to 52.5 and PMI Composite to 53.5 as stronger growth and record selling-price inflation reinforced BoJ hike expectations.

    • Channel News Asia02:02
      Shares, bonds rally as markets await signals for Fed rates
    • freemalaysiatoday.com02:42
      Shares, bonds rally as markets await signals for Fed rates

      The market's immediate focus turns to Friday's pivotal US payrolls report after disappointing private labour data for August.

    • actionforex.com03:36
      USD/JPY Tumbles Under the Shadow of Intervention, Faces Asymmetric NFP Test

      USD/JPY tumbles below 157.99 as intervention anxiety and faster BoJ tightening expectations build ahead of Friday’s asymmetric NFP test.

    • freemalaysiatoday.com03:59
      Japanese investors sell overseas bonds for 2nd week on inflation fears

      Japanese investors sold a net 824 billion yen (US$5.20 billion) in foreign long-term bonds last week, while net sales of short-term foreign bills fell to a seven-week low of 9.7 billion yen.

    • Japan Times04:55edited after publishing
      Yen stages dramatic rally, and Japanese bonds strengthen

      previouslyYen rallies after Bessent’s Abenomics comment

      Japan's currency is back at about ¥157 to the dollar for the first time since early August.

    • Bloomberg Politics08:22
      Big Yen Spike Leaves Traders Guessing On Intervention

      The yen has extended its sharp rebound -- gaining as much as 1.2% against the dollar today. Traders are increasingly alert to another intervention by Japan and the US after last month's record $96 billion effort. Investors are also questioning whether the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates more aggressively than previously expected. Bloomberg's Macro strategist Skylar Montgomery Koning joins Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • Google News - Top Stories09:41
      Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention

      Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention CNBC Yen rallies sharply as markets raise bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes Reuters Yen Rallies as Intervention Risk Weighs on Minds of Wary Traders Bloomberg.com Yen Strengthens as Traders Anticipate Rate Hike This Month WSJ Yen jumps as traders bet on Japan interest rate rises Financial Times

    • Channel News Asia13:59
      Yen jumps on BOJ hike bets, dollar slips on Waller comments
    • The Guardian World14:33
      Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates

      Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery Business live – latest updates The Japanese yen has soared by more than 2% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates. The latest jump on Thursday lifted the yen to its highest level against the dollar in a month, at 155.57, and followed a 0.9% move the previous day. Continue reading...

    • investinglive.com17:06
      USDCHF Technicals: The USDCHF is sharply lower on USD selling. What has the technicals been telling traders?

      The USDCHF has fallen below the 100 hour MA. It has fallen through the 200 hour MA and down to a swing area between 0.8055 and 0.8070. Yesterday, the high…

    • Channel News Asia23:48
      Japan year-on-year household spending drops for 8 straight months
    • Channel News Asia23:48
      Japan July household spending falls at fastest pace in 2-1/2 years
30. Fri, 4 September 2026

    7 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:27
      Japan's top currency diplomat: on alert to currency moves
    • Channel News Asia01:34
      Yen headed for strongest week in a month, dollar flat ahead of payroll data
    • Japan Times01:40
      Japanese households cut spending for eighth month as prices rise

      Household outlays adjusted for inflation fell 3.6% in July from a year earlier, the internal affairs ministry reported Friday.

    • Channel News Asia02:33
      Asian shares climb ahead of US jobs data, Fed's Waller soothes bonds
    • bne IntelliNews03:31
      Yen surges nearly JPY3 against dollar on bets of BOJ rate hike

      The Japanese yen briefly strengthened by more than JPY3 against the US dollar in New York trading on September 3, driven by expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in mid-September.

    • Japan Times06:27
      Yen’s moves a mystery as intervention dismissed

      The currency's strengthening is not seen as rapid enough to indicate official buying.

    • Japan Times23:39
      Dollar posts weekly loss as yen jumps amid shifting rate bets

      The Japanese currency posted its best week since July, gaining about 2.4% against the dollar.

31. Sat, 5 September 2026

    2 reports
    • chinadaily.com.cn00:30
      A new Plaza Accord won't fix global imbalances

      A recent commentary in The Wall Street Journal, "Why the World Needs to Force China's Yuan to Revalue", echoes a growing narrative in Western media advocating for a new Plaza Accord to address China's trade surplus. The contention is that the yuan is "deeply undervalued" due to Beijing's supposed understatement of its current account surplus and the People's Bank of China actively suppressing the currency to juice exports. The proposed solution: use tariffs to force China to revalue its...

    • Japan Times02:30
      Yen’s changing fortunes might finally be spooking the bears

      New tailwinds from capital repatriation, unwinding carry trades and U.S. political pressure are now giving short speculators cause to rethink their long-term game.

32. Mon, 7 September 2026

    9 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:28
      Japan's August foreign reserves post largest-ever drop after record intervention
    • Japan Times01:09
      SoftBank’s ¥1 trillion retail bond rejuvenates Japan debt market

      The offering comes as Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield topped 3% for the first time in about 30 years.

    • Japan Times01:15
      Japan likely sold Treasurys to fund record yen intervention

      Tokyo's holdings of foreign securities fell by $87.8 billion at the end of August from a month earlier, close to the scale of the recent intervention.

    • Google News - Top Stories06:20
      Japan Likely Sold Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention

      Japan Likely Sold Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Bloomberg.com Japan's August foreign reserves post largest-ever drop after record intervention Reuters Japan likely sold Treasurys to fund record yen intervention The Japan Times Did Japan Sell US Treasuries to Defend the Yen? Foreign Securities Holdings Plunge $87.8 Billion en.bloomingbit.io Japan August foreign reserves fall to $1.208 trln TradingView

    • Japan Times07:39
      Weak yen not always good for Tokyo stocks, some analysts say

      Conventional wisdom about the market being helped by a falling currency might not hold if rates climb.

    • Japan Times08:02
      Bessent pushes BOJ as he signals end of Abenomics

      A September hike is likely already planned, and what the market is expecting is "hawkish communication" from the BOJ.

    • Japan Times09:10
      Yen rises to highest since February, topping intervention rally

      Japan's currency gained as much as 1.4% to ¥154.06 against the dollar as growing bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes fuel a sharp reversal in sentiment.

    • Google News - Top Stories09:55
      Yen Rises to Highest Since February, Tops Intervention Rally

      Yen Rises to Highest Since February, Tops Intervention Rally Bloomberg.com See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • Google News - Top Stories11:45
      Yen surges to 6-month high as traders stay alert for signs of intervention

      Yen surges to 6-month high as traders stay alert for signs of intervention Financial Times Yen Rises to Highest Since February, Tops Intervention Rally Bloomberg.com Yen surges to seven-month high; dollar drifts ahead of US inflation Reuters Yen's changing fortunes might finally be spooking the bears Yahoo Finance Yen Climbs to Six-Month High as Rate Outlooks Shift WSJ

33. Tue, 8 September 2026

    12 reports
    • Japan Times01:20
      Japan’s wages grow most since 1997, keeping BOJ on rate-hike path

      Nominal pay climbed 4.7% in July from a year earlier, following a revised 4% increase in June, the labor ministry has reported.

    • Channel News Asia02:26
      Japan, US remain aligned on FX policy to foster stable markets, Katayama says
    • Japan Times02:54edited after publishing
      Yen makes dash across ¥153, raising possibility that trend has turned

      previouslyYen reclaims ¥153 to the dollar and continues to rally

      The beleaguered currency has strengthened from ¥160 in less than a week, taking the market by surprise.

    • Japan Times04:48
      If Japan is behind the bond market’s ruckus, then good

      Japan's economy, which had ventured far from the status quo, is now normalizing, with the BOJ raising policy rates and reducing its purchases of sovereign bonds.

    • Channel News Asia05:47
      Analysis:Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later
    • Google News - Top Stories05:51
      Yen’s Rally Through Key Level Puts Currency’s 2026 High in Reach

      Yen’s Rally Through Key Level Puts Currency’s 2026 High in Reach Bloomberg.com Bessent’s Yen Bet Is Paying Off—for Now WSJ Yen climbs to seven-month high on hawkish BOJ bets reuters.com Yen Rises to Highest Since February, Tops Intervention Rally Bloomberg.com Morning Bid: Yen at work Yahoo Finance

    • Google News - Top Stories05:58
      Stocks in Asia Poised to Edge Down, Yen in Focus: Markets Wrap

      Stocks in Asia Poised to Edge Down, Yen in Focus: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com Bessent’s Yen Bet Is Paying Off, For Now wsj.com Yen's rally to seven-month high weighs on dollar ahead of US CPI Reuters Markets Focus- Third attempt finally takes USD/JPY below 155 mufgresearch.com Morning Bid: The yen also rises Yahoo Finance

    • Japan Times06:15
      Japanese carmakers brace for profit hit after yen strengthens

      The currency traded just above ¥153 against the dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February.

    • Google News - Top Stories08:01
      Yen makes dash across ¥153, raising possibility that trend has turned

      Yen makes dash across ¥153, raising possibility that trend has turned The Japan Times Bessent’s Yen Bet Is Paying Off—for Now WSJ What the Stronger Yen Means for Your Money Bloomberg.com Yen extends rally to new seven-month high; dollar subdued ahead of CPI Yahoo Finance Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure bitcoin and risk assets coindesk.com

    • Channel News Asia09:06
      Yen climbs to seven-month high on hawkish BOJ bets
    • Channel News Asia09:30
      Japanese investors favoured foreign equities over bonds in August
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:31
      Japan’s foreign reserves fall $79.6B after record yen intervention

      Official reserve assets decline 6.2% to $1.21T at end of August

34. Wed, 9 September 2026

    11 reports
    • rttnews.com01:30
      Japanese Market Notably Higher

      The Japanese stock market is trading notably higher on Wednesday, reversing the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight.

    • Japan Times01:40
      Japan’s rising yields stir debate over growing repatriation risk

      Some say markets are underpricing how quickly a rush might emerge as Japanese government bonds become increasingly attractive.

    • finanzen.ch02:00
      Japanese Market Notably Higher

      (RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market is trading notably higher on Wednesday, reversing the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly ne...

    • bne IntelliNews05:14
      Bank of Japan set to raise rate to 1.25% this month

      The Bank of Japan intends to lift its policy rate to 1.25% from 1.0% at its meeting later this month, sources familiar with the matter have said.

    • Channel News Asia05:15
      Explainer-What is the yen carry trade?
    • bne IntelliNews05:27
      Yen surges to seven-month high as BOJ rate hike bets grow

      The yen strengthened as far as JPY152.90 to the dollar at one point on September 8, its firmest level in about seven months.

    • londonlovesbusiness.com05:43
      The yen’s surge should force a portfolio review for all investors

      The yen’s surge should force a portfolio review for all investors looking to adapt to recent market shifts and currency changes.

    • Channel News Asia08:30
      Rising Japanese yields may keep more domestic money at home, Fitch says
    • Channel News Asia16:29
      Dollar hovers near seven-month low vs yen as oil tops $100
    • Channel News Asia16:29
      Dollar trades near 7-month low against yen as oil settles above $100
    • Channel News Asia22:04
      BOJ to raise rates to 1.25% this month, reach 1.75% faster than expected: Reuters poll
35. Thu, 10 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Channel News Asia02:27
      BOJ may be forced to hike rates rapidly if inflation accelerates, board member Masu says
    • Channel News Asia02:27
      BOJ policymaker warns of price risks that may trigger rapid rate hikes
    • Japan Times04:33
      BOJ will keep raising benchmark rate to cap price trend at 2%, board member says

      Swap contracts show a roughly 97% probability that the Bank of Japan will raise borrowing costs from 1% at the end of a two-day meeting on Sept. 18.

    • dunyanews.tv05:00
      Currency markets subdued as oil shock lifts global yields; ECB, U.S. inflation eyed

      Currency markets remained cautious as oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel, lifting bond yields and inflation concerns ahead of key U.S. data and central bank decisions.

36. Fri, 11 September 2026

    6 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:27
      Japan's wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike
    • Japan Times01:57
      Japan’s producer price gains stay elevated, backing BOJ hikes

      The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 7.6% in August from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan has reported.

    • Channel News Asia02:25
      Japan core inflation seen steady at 1.8% in August: Reuters poll
    • Channel News Asia02:32
      Japan to maintain close communication with US on currency markets, Katayama says
    • Channel News Asia02:58
      BOJ set to lift rates next week but offer few clues on terminal, sources say
    • Japan Times07:34
      Some analysts forecast the yen going to ¥150 to the dollar, others not so sure

      Japan's currency is being buffeted by many forces, and debate rages as to whether the tide has turned.

37. Sat, 12 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times01:56
      BOJ set to raise interest rate to 1.25% next week

      The last time the Bank of Japan's policy interest rate stood at 1.25% was in April 1995.

38. Sun, 13 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia03:07
      Speculators turn net long on yen for first time since February
      1 reprint

      • aol.com13 Sept, 03:07their copy
    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
      As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

      The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six months Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline. In recent weeks, that trade has started to unravel after Tokyo and Washington intervened to support the longsuffering Japanese currency....

39. Mon, 14 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia05:13
      BOJ executive saw need for vigilance to 'non-linear' inflation spikes
    • Japan Times06:51
      Rate increase baked in, attention turns to BOJ’s outlook and mood

      The central bank's policy board meets this week and will almost certainly take the uncollateralized overnight call rate to 1.25%.

40. Tue, 15 September 2026

    7 reports
    • Japan Times01:28
      Japan must choose between cheap money and a livable yen

      The BOJ must decide whether to counter inflation through higher rates or preserve ultralow borrowing costs despite the strain on households.

    • Japan Times02:16
      Japan’s economic comeback faces hardest BOJ test in a generation

      Amid pressure from the U.S., chronic yen weakness and inflation, the Bank of Japan looks set to raise rates for the third time in less than 10 months.

    • english.news.cn04:00
      S. Korea's money supply rises for 9th month in July

      S. Korea's money supply rises for 9th month in July-

    • Channel News Asia06:06
      Analysis:Yen rally faces moment of truth as BOJ risks disappointing markets
    • Channel News Asia07:17
      Bank of Korea minutes show possible policy rift on back-to-back rate hikes
    • hellenicshippingnews.com11:15
      FX Daily: Dollar finally catching up with its drivers
    • Bloomberg Politics17:09
      Bessent Says US Used 'Nominal' Amount for Yen Intervention

      US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Treasury’s engagement with Japan over currency intervention was part of a constant dialogue and that Japan’s finance ministry is very transparent with the U.S. (Source: Bloomberg)

41. Wed, 16 September 2026

    10 reports
    • Channel News Asia02:31
      BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom
    • bne IntelliNews02:56
      Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits 30-year high amid oil surge and BOJ rate outlook

      Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to 3.035%, its highest level in almost 30 years, after a jump in US long-term rates driven by surging crude oil prices.

    • Japan Times03:00
      Carry traders eye franc and krona as yen’s funding appeal ebbs

      Investors are looking out for alternative currencies to borrow in to buy higher-yielding assets following the Japanese currency's recent rise.

    • nikkei.com03:45
      Japan trading house lobby chief urges stronger yen despite sector windfall

      Okafuji welcomes Berkshire Hathaway's intention to buy more trading houses' shares

    • mymotherlode.com04:12
      Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar - myMotherLode.com

      TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s trade deficit totaled 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) last month as surging oil prices due to the conflicts in the Middle East sent the cost of imports soaring. It was the fourth straight month of red ink, according to the Finance Ministry’s preliminary data Wednesday. Resource-poor Japanimports virtually all its oil.

    • Channel News Asia07:41
      Mrs Watanabe stays sceptical of strong yen, piling up short bets
    • english.news.cn07:45
      Japan logs 7.1 bln USD trade deficit in August

      Japan logs 7.1 bln USD trade deficit in August-

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:15
      Japan reports trade deficit in August as petroleum imports surge

      Japan posts a trade deficit of $7.13B in August 2026, driven by sharp increase in petroleum imports

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)13:37
      Bank of Japan gears to hike policy rate to highest level in 31 years

      BoJ widely anticipated to hike policy interest rate by 25 basis points from 1%, while Governor Kazuo Ueda expected to remain cautious as signaling consecutive rate hikes may fuel volatility in yen, bonds, says expert

    • Bloomberg Politics17:57
      Why the World Is Watching the Yen

      The Japanese yen is trading at levels not seen since the 1980s. It’s good news for tourists but a headache for the economy. Now, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is getting involved. Here’s why. (Source: Bloomberg)

42. Thu, 17 September 2026

    9 reports
    • Japan Times01:47
      BOJ faces higher bar to support yen after Fed’s hawkish hike

      The Fed's move threatens to keep the U.S.-Japan rate gap wide even as the BOJ is expected to raise its own policy rate this week.

    • Channel News Asia05:54
      Japan vows effort to maintain orderly yen moves
    • Channel News Asia22:06
      Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high
    • Channel News Asia22:06
      Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high
    • bne IntelliNews22:11
      Bank of Japan set to raise key rate to 1.25%

      The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25% when its two-day policy meeting ends later on September 18.

    • businesstimes.com.sg22:35
      Bank of Japan lifts interest rates to 31-year high

      URL changednow www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/boj-lifts-interest-rates-31-year-high

      But the widely expected move failed to prop up the yen, which initially falls Read more at The Business Times.

    • Channel News Asia23:39
      Japan's core inflation holds near BOJ's target
    • Channel News Asia23:39
      Japan August inflation slows ahead of expected rate hike
    • Le Figaro (France)23:45
      Japon : l'inflation ralentit légèrement en août

      La Banque du Japon a donc relevé son taux directeur de 0,25 points à 1,25%, au plus haut niveau depuis 31 ans.

43. Fri, 18 September 2026

    36 reports
    • Japan Times00:55
      Japan’s retail bond boom offers new avenue for fiscal funding

      The surge comes as market watchers question who will finance the nation's borrowing as the Bank of Japan scales back debt purchases.

    • Google News - Top Stories01:32
      Stocks rise, yen weakens as BOJ split-vote hike tempers hawkish wagers

      Stocks rise, yen weakens as BOJ split-vote hike tempers hawkish wagers Reuters See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • Channel News Asia01:42
      Stocks rise as oil dips, yen weakens after BOJ hikes as expected
    • freemalaysiatoday.com02:41
      Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ

      Asian shares advance while the dollar holds its ground as investors contended with global policymakers ramping up efforts to rein in inflation.

    • BBC News World02:56
      Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

      Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

    • indiatimes.com03:04
      BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move

      In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25 percent, a widely anticipated decision aimed at curbing inflation. The board's vote was split seven to two, with Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato expressing dissent. Governor Kazuo Ueda is scheduled to discuss the reasoning behind this move during an upcoming news conference.

    • actionforex.com03:10
      USD/JPY Recovery Falters Near Resistance—Could Sellers Return?

      The US Dollar formed a base above 153.00 against the Japanese Yen. USD/JPY recovered above 154.00 and 154.50 to enter a short-term positive zone.

    • Japan Times03:15edited after publishing
      Bank of Japan raises rates and offers mixed signals about next move higher

      previouslyBank of Japan raises rates, and might do so again soon

      Two dovish dissents are balanced by statement with a mildly hawkish tilt.

    • Google News - Top Stories03:16
      Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation

      Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation CNBC BOJ decision live: Japan's policy interest rate set to rise to 31-year high Reuters Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices BBC Japan’s Central Bank Picks Up Pace of Tightening With Rate Hike WSJ Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure nytimes.com

    • Al Jazeera English03:20
      Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises

      Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

    • news4jax.com03:20edited after publishing
      Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years

      previouslyJapan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%

      Japan’s central bank has raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high.

    • Google News - Top Stories03:32
      Bank of Japan raises rates to highest since 1995

      Bank of Japan raises rates to highest since 1995 Financial Times Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hike CNBC Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices BBC BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference Reuters BOJ Hikes Rates at Fastest Pace Since 1990 as Inflation Persists Bloomberg.com

    • ABC News (Australia)03:32
      Japan lifts interest rates to counter 'shocking' inflation

      The Bank of Japan today increased rates to 1.25 per cent, in a widely anticipated move to counter inflation fuelled by high energy costs.

    • bne IntelliNews04:20
      Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high

      The new rate is the highest in Japan since 1995 and takes effect on September 24. It also marks the shortest gap between increases since the central bank ended its negative interest rate policy and other large-scale easing measures in March 2024.

    • El País (Spain)04:24edited after publishing
      El Banco de Japón sube los tipos de interés a su nivel más alto en 31 años

      La medida, impulsada también por EE UU para reforzar el yen, no consigue revertir la debilidad de la divisa

    • Die Zeit (Germany)04:43
      Japan: Japans Zentralbank hebt Leitzins auf höchsten Stand seit 31 Jahren

      Nachdem die USA ihre Leitzinsen erhöht haben, zieht auch die japanische Zentralbank nach. Experten rechnen mit weiteren Zinserhöhungen.

    • 24sata (Croatia)04:47
      Japanci u borbi protiv inflacije: Ovako visoke ključne kamatne stope nisu imali čak 30 godina

      Povećanje dolazi u vrijeme kada velike središnje banke širom svijeta podižu stope, dok više cijene energije uzrokovane sukobima na Bliskom istoku pomažu u poticanju inflacije.

    • Channel News Asia06:16
      BOJ rate hike signals faster pace of tightening amid inflation risks, weak yen: Economists

      The central bank raised rates on Friday (Sep 18) to a ‌31-year high of 1.25 per cent, pressing ahead with policy normalisation as inflation risks remain elevated.

    • Channel News Asia06:54
      BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
    • South China Morning Post07:00
      From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets

      The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Japan, while the 10-year US Treasury yield fell back below 5 per cent. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week. Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023 The US Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to raise rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75...

    • The Guardian World07:14edited after publishing
      Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices

      Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy Business live – latest updates Japan’s central bank has increased interest rates to a fresh 31-year high as it attempts to combat global inflation linked to the war in Iran. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) voted to raise its target interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. Continue reading...

    • Bloomberg Politics07:17
      Japan's Central Bank Hikes Rates in Split Decision

      Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from Brussels, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate in a split decision showing dissent within the board as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy...

    • Google News - Top Stories07:19
      Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hike

      Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hike CNBC Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation CNBC Yen Falls After Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 30-Year High WSJ Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices BBC BOJ Hikes Rates at Fastest Pace Since 1990 as Inflation Persists Bloomberg.com

    • businesstimes.com.sg08:24
      Yen extends declines after Bank of Japan hikes rates with two dissents

      The Japanese currency falls as much as 0.9% to 157.33 per US dollar Read more at The Business Times.

    • businesstimes.com.sg08:38
      Yen slumps 1% against Singdollar, greenback after BOJ hikes rates

      It is trading at 123.4 per Singdollar and 158 per US dollar as at 4.11 pm in Asia Read more at The Business Times.

    • Google News - Top Stories08:59
      Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure

      Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure The New York Times Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices BBC Bank of Japan raises rates and accelerates tightening Financial Times Why Japanese stocks rose as government bond yields and the yen fell after rate hike CNBC Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expected reuters.com

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:24
      Japan raises interest rate to 31-year high over inflation risks

      Policy rate lifted by 25 basis points to 1.25% in split 7-2 decision

    • Google News - Top Stories09:40
      Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 31-year high - as it happened

      Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 31-year high - as it happened Reuters Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo Investors WSJ Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike cnbc.com Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure The New York Times Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, highest since 1995 qz.com

    • hellenicshippingnews.com10:30
      FX Daily: Bank of Japan plays catch-up with the Fed
    • Channel News Asia11:15
      Analysis:Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation
    • americanbazaaronline.com12:15
      Dollar eases from seven-week high as investors await Bank of Japan rate decision

      The U.S. dollar eases from a seven-week high as investors await the Bank of Japan’s expected interest rate hike Friday.

    • Novinky (Czechia)18:10
      Konec éry levných peněz. Japonsko má nejvyšší úroky za 31 let

      Japonská centrální banka (BoJ) v pátek zvýšila základní úrokovou sazbu o čtvrt procentního bodu na 1,25 procenta. Sazby se tak dostaly nejvýše od roku 1995. Banka pokračuje v postupném ukončování éry mimořádně levných peněz, která v zemi trvala několik desetiletí.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:00
      Japanese yen tumbles despite BoJ's rate hike to 31-year high

      JPY/USD exchange rate at 157

    • Channel News Asia21:27
      Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike

      Analyst Angelo Kourkafas said “we have some relief that the Fed credibility is still in place,” but added that high yields and geopolitical uncertainty remain concerns.

    • Japan Times23:08
      Yen pares BOJ-fueled declines amid report of a rate check

      The Bank of Japan reportedly inquired with market participants about exchange-rate levels, a step often seen as a precursor to official intervention.

    • Japan Times23:08
      BOJ’s balancing act with U.S. Treasury chief Bessent is only going to get harder

      Nobody likes a back-seat driver. Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda now has two — and they want to move at different speeds.

44. Sat, 19 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia18:43
      Japan's Nippon Life plans $13 billion for data center financing in US, Nikkei Asia reports
    • bne IntelliNews21:39
      Yen surges in New York as Japan intervention fears mount

      The yen jumped roughly one yen against the dollar in New York trading on September 18, touching the JPY156 level.

45. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • livemint.com23:04
      Yen Vulnerable With Japan on Holiday After BOJ Disappoints

      The yen is vulnerable to sharp moves and further declines over the next week, with a three-day holiday in Japan set to reduce trading liquidity and investors disappointed that the central bank didn’t offer stronger guidance on the pace of future interest rate hikes.

46. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times01:56
      Yen vulnerable with Japan on holiday after BOJ disappoints

      A three-day holiday through Wednesday is set to reduce trading liquidity.

47. Tue, 22 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times01:24
      Ueda’s guarded stance highlights limits of BOJ’s policy shift

      The BOJ's rate increase of a quarter point to 1.25% was seen as a modest step and traders wanting a more forthright signal will be disappointed.

    • Channel News Asia08:25
      Yen extends losing streak as traders question BOJ's rate-hike pace
48. Wed, 23 September 2026

    1 report
    • Channel News Asia15:38
      Japan's steep yield curve opens 'reverse carry' trade opportunity, Eastspring says
49. Thu, 24 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:01
      Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 30-year high after US Treasury selloff
    • bne IntelliNews01:01
      Yen weakens back toward 158 despite Bank of Japan rate hike

      The yen has resumed its slide against the US dollar in recent days, wiping out the effect of the Bank of Japan's interest rate increase and a rare "rate check" by the central bank

    • Japan Times03:10
      Tokyo used condo prices fall after 28 months as declines in central wards spread

      Mortgage costs are climbing as the Bank of Japan raises interest rates and signals its willingness to tighten credit further, damping demand.

    • Channel News Asia04:09
      Japan's Katayama says principles of Japan-US FX intervention remain in place
    • Channel News Asia05:30
      BOJ could raise rates every quarter, ex-policymaker says
50. Fri, 25 September 2026

    4 reports
    • tportal (Croatia)06:06
      Azijski ulagači i dalje oprezni, a dolar jači peti dan zaredom

      Na azijskim se burzama u petak trguje oprezno, kao i na Wall Streetu dan prije, dok je dolar prema košarici valuta ojačao peti dan zaredom jer se očekuje daljnje povećanje kamata u SAD-u

    • Japan Times09:06
      Japan growth minister says economy has exited reflationary phase

      Minoru Kiuchi's comments follow renewed weakness in the yen and further gains in government bond yields this week.

    • Japan Times23:29
      Japan’s bond ‘falling knife’ stalls repatriation rush

      Major investors remain reluctant to commit heavily to domestic bonds while yields are still climbing and few clues about how much rates must rise.

    • Japan Times23:29
      Yen rises as Japanese officials say weak currency is problem

      The currency strengthened as much as 1.2%, the most since Sept. 7, to ¥156.94 per dollar on Friday, outperforming all of its Group-of-10 peers.

51. Sat, 26 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times01:40
      Japan’s finance chief says Takaichi isn’t ‘reflationist’

      The finance minister also reiterated her readiness to again support the yen and played down jitters over the recent gains in bond yields.

52. Sun, 27 September 2026

    1 report
    • El Pais English04:00
      Operation Save the Yen: Japan partially turns off the cheap money tap, with a little help from its ‘American friend’

      The Bank of Japan has aligned itself with the Federal Reserve, raising interest rates to curb the currency’s depreciation and get inflation under control

53. Mon, 28 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:29
      Japan's corporate services inflation hits 2-year high
    • Channel News Asia00:57
      Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show
    • Channel News Asia07:57
      Exclusive-Japan top FX diplomat urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen
    • Channel News Asia07:57
      Exclusive-Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen
54. Wed, 30 September 2026

    2 reports
    • nikkei.com05:07
      Oil retreat fails to halt bond yield rise in Japan, US

      Diesel ban threat, fiscal fears fuel bond jitters; central banks walk tightrope

    • Channel News Asia08:23
      BOJ's policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes
55. Thu, 1 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Channel News Asia07:53
      BOJ debated faster rate hikes in September, government pushed back
    • Channel News Asia08:05
      Japan PM vows to underpin yen by boosting economic competitiveness
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:07
      Japan's premier says stronger economy to help maintain confidence in yen

      Sanae Takaichi says stronger economy will support yen confidence, pledges to control bond issuance

    • Channel News Asia23:45
      Tokyo core inflation rate jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikes
56. Fri, 2 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Channel News Asia03:25
      Japan does not need excessively loose monetary policy, economy minister says
    • Japan Times07:11
      Tokyo inflation hits 2.7% in September as some subsidies come to an end

      The reading was above expectations and could increase the chances of a rate rise.

    • Japan Times09:05
      Takaichi told during Trump talks that weak yen was hurting U.S. trade

      U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly suggested the BOJ should raise interest rates to help the yen find an appropriate level.

57. Mon, 5 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia03:33
      BOJ says AI boom may have eased financial conditions, warns of market risks
    • Google News - Top Stories05:56
      Asian stocks rise as weak U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets; Japan surges

      Asian stocks rise as weak U.S. jobs data eases Fed hike bets; Japan surges Investing.com Stock Rally Poised to Lose Steam as Euro Declines: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com Euro pummelled by France’s debt burden; stocks mixed By Reuters Investing.com Tokyo shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hike click2houston.com Asian equities mixed as Wall Street rally offsets regional economic cooling Seeking Alpha

58. Tue, 6 October 2026

    5 reports
    • El País (Spain)03:25
      Por qué los tipos en Japón pueden desestabilizar la economía global

      Las subidas de tipos, la revalorización del yen y su bonanza económica facilitan el fin de la estrategia del ‘carry trade’, cuyo eco resuena en todo el mundo

    • Channel News Asia04:28
      BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal, sources say
    • Channel News Asia07:05
      BOJ chief calls for more focus on anchoring inflation around target
    • Channel News Asia22:20
      BOJ's dovish dissenter signals support for future rate hikes
    • Channel News Asia23:32
      Japan's real wages rise for eighth straight month in August
59. Wed, 7 October 2026

    1 report
    • peakoil.com07:15
      Economics in the Big Decline : Economics & Finance - Page 26 - Peak Oil News and Message Boards

      Global money supply just hit a new all time high of $103.66 TRILLION. Fed, ECB, Bank of Japan, and PBOC alone added $1 trillion in ...

60. Thu, 8 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:48
      Tokyo Financial Exchange launches new BOJ rate futures as policy shifts accelerate
    • Channel News Asia05:41
      Bank of Japan sees broadening inflationary pressure
    • econotimes.com06:54
      FxWirePro: USD/JPY uptrend loses steam, remains on bullish path

      USD/JPY edged lower on Thursday after data ​released showed Japans current account surplus widened in August . Japans current account surplus stood at 4.062 trillion yen ($25.7 billion) in August, higher than economists...

    • Channel News Asia23:30
      IMF invites BOJ chief Ueda to speak on November 6
61. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times01:41
      Japan’s household spending falls again despite wage gains

      Consumers remain cautious as persistent inflation squeezes purchasing power.

62. Mon, 12 October 2026

    2 reports
    • newsonjapan.com22:30
      Rising Interest Rates Hit Japan

      Japan

    • Channel News Asia23:59
      Japan's wholesale inflation remains elevated, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view
63. Tue, 13 October 2026

    6 reports
    • Channel News Asia02:01
      IMF expects gradual BOJ rate hike towards neutral setting
    • Japan Times02:41
      Producer price growth cools, easing urgency for further Bank of Japan hikes

      The measure of input prices climbed 6.8% in September from a year earlier, slowing from 7.6% in the previous month, according to the Bank of Japan.

    • Japan Times04:00
      A Japan with higher rates changes everything

      France might be the first casualty, with other borrowers potentially being seen as expensive compared to what Japanese investors can get at home.

    • Channel News Asia04:35
      88.6% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says
    • Japan Times11:02
      BOJ is said to lean against back-to-back rate hike in October

      The BOJ officials see little need for consecutive rate hikes in the absence of signs that upside inflation risks will increase abruptly.

    • Channel News Asia11:09
      Bank of Korea chief says monetary policy to stay restrictive for now
64. Wed, 14 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times06:07
      U.K. and Indian economies set to overtake Japan, IMF says

      A weak yen and rising costs for Japanese households have India and the U.K. on course to overtake Japan in GDP next year.

65. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times01:53
      MUFG wades back into Japanese bonds with eye on policy risks

      The bank remains concerned that yields could further spike due to fiscal and monetary policies in the nation.

66. Fri, 16 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times03:23
      Japan, South Korea agree to extend $10 billion currency swap arrangement

      The agreement, originally set to expire at the end of November, is expected to run through November 2029, with its size unchanged.

    • Japan Times06:03
      Japan’s Fukoku Mutual Life counts on cash to mitigate volatility

      Fukoku sees scope to move a bit more from foreign bonds into yen bonds as yields rose more than expected.

67. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times05:25
      BOJ’s Ueda ‘can’t tolerate’ underlying inflation further over 2%

      The BOJ governor was speaking two weeks ahead of the bank's next policy decision, with observers currently anticipating no change at that gathering.

68. Sun, 18 October 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post03:00
      New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment

      Tokyo’s implementation of a rule that requires all property buyers to declare their nationality is raising concerns among investors, according to analysts. Japan’s shift from an ultra-loose monetary policy to gradual normalisation of its interest rates was also likely to force investors to reconsider whether real estate assets were still attractive, they added. “Japan has had a really strong run for the last seven or eight years,” said Neil Brookes, head of Asia-Pacific capital markets at...

69. Mon, 19 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:16
      BOJ chief says underlying inflation 'quite close' to price goal
    • Japan Times03:06
      Japan aims to soothe world traders’ fiscal anxiety with outreach in English

      Foreign investors held 13% of Japanese Government Bonds at the end of June, up from about 8% in 2012.