Japan’s Labor Cash Earnings rose 2.1% YoY through April, rising above the forecast 1.7%, with the previous period’s cash earnings also getting revised higher to 1.0%...
USD/JPY pulls back after markets’ risk-off tone generates safe-haven demand, benefiting the Yen. The BoJ might be considering reducing bond purchases at its June meeting according...
Japanese Economy Minister Yoshitaka Shindo said on Monday that the government will “continue efforts for primary balance to reach within surplus territory in FY 2025.” “Real...
USD/JPY is likely to remain underpinned as the Bank of Japan has few options for sustainably strengthening the Yen. Direct intervention is only a quick fix...
The Japanese Yen appreciates due to higher economic data from Japan. BoJ’s Adachi favored raising interest rates if a weaker JPY leads to heightened inflation. The...
Japan’s Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.2% YoY in May, climbing from the previous 1.8%. May’s CPI inflation in Tokyo rebounded from April’s...
USD/JPY rises to 157.67, driven by Federal Reserve’s commitment to higher rates. Technical indicators show strong bullish momentum, with key resistance at 158.00. Intervention threats by...
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Seiji Adachi is back on the wires on Wednesday, expressing his take on the central bank’s monetary policy and exchange...
The Japanese Yen struggled as BoJ’s Seiji Adachi emphasized the potential consequences of frequent changes in monetary policy. The emergence of risk aversion has supported the...
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Seiji Adachi stuck to his dovish rhetoric during his speech on Wednesday. Key quotes Changing monetary policy frequently to stablise...
The Japanese Yen struggled after Japan’s Weighted Median Inflation Index showed a slowdown. Japan’s Corporate Service Price Index posted a reading of 2.8% YoY in April, marking its...
The Japanese Corporate Services Price Index, a measure of input prices paid by corporations, rose to 2.8% for the year ended in April, compared to the...
The Japanese Yen gained ground amid improved risk appetite on Monday. BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said there is a need to re-anchor inflation expectations at the...
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Monday that “we have overcome the zero lower bound.” Additional quotes We still have a big challenge to anchor...
US Dollar broadly eased on Friday, but held close to flat against Yen. Japanese National CPI inflation ticked lower in April. Risk appetite recovered after US...
The Japanese Yen lost ground as Japanese CPI fell to 2.5% YoY in April from 2.7% prior. The Japanese inflation remains above the 2% target, keeping...
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced on Thursday that it left the Japanese government bonds (JGB) amounts unchanged compared to the previous operation. Key details The...
USD/JPY erases Tuesday’s losses, trading at 156.67, up 0.31% after Fed minutes indicate possible rate hikes. Technical outlook shows resistance at May 14 high of 156.76...
The Japanese Yen depreciates due to hawkish sentiment surrounding the Fed maintaining higher rates for longer. Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki voiced worries regarding the adverse...
USD/JPY is stuck in a tight range as the US Dollar consolidates. The US Dollar stays on the sidelines despite Fed officials maintaining hawkish guidance on...