Global Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Year Highs Amid Rate Hikes and Inflation
Government borrowing costs surged worldwide as central banks in the US, Europe, and Japan raised interest rates to combat inflation.
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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Amid Inflation Risks
Japan’s central bank raised its main interest rate to 1.25 percent on Friday, marking a fresh 31-year high and continuing its departure from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy…
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% Amid Rising Inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25 percent on Friday, September 18, 2026, reaching a 31-year high.
Japanese Yen Surges to 7-Month High on Rate Hike Expectations
The Japanese yen surged to a near seven-month high on Tuesday, hitting the 152-per-dollar range as expectations for an imminent Bank of Japan rate hike intensified.
Japan Wages Surge 4.7% in July, Fastest Since 1997
Japan’s nominal wages surged 4.7% year-on-year in July, reaching their fastest pace since January 1997 and boosting real wages by 2.4%.
Japanese Yen Surges to 10-Week High Against Dollar
The Japanese yen surged to its strongest level since February on Monday, surpassing the peak reached during a U.S.-Japan coordinated intervention earlier this year.
Dollar-Yen Outlook: 155-159 Range Expected Amid US Inflation Data and BOJ Hikes
The dollar-yen exchange rate is expected to trade between the low-155 and low-159 ranges this week, driven by upcoming U.S.
Bank of Japan to Raise Interest Rates
The Japanese yen surged 1.7% against the dollar on Thursday, hitting its highest level in a month at 155.85, as investors braced for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of…
Bessent Urges Japan to Raise Interest Rates for Stronger Yen
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan to raise interest rates to strengthen the yen, signaling a potential Bank of Japan hike in September as markets price in the move.
Bessent Urges BOJ to Raise Interest Rates in September
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Japan’s central bank is likely to raise interest rates in September to strengthen the yen, citing market expectations and recent…
Japan Considers Tax Incentives to Boost Retail Government Bond Buying
Japan is considering tax incentives, including inheritance tax breaks and inclusion in NISA accounts, to encourage retail investors to buy government bonds.
Bank of Japan Closes Door to Further Rate Hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) signaled potential faster interest rate hikes in September as inflation risks intensify, with policymakers emphasizing the need to prevent persistent price … Read more