Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday reiterated his caution about rapid yen USDJPY, +0.21% weakness and promised to maintain close coordination with the government. “Rapid movements in currencies Read more
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U.S. Treasury says currency-market intervention should be reserved for ‘very exceptional circumstances’ in response to Japan’s September move
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday said it expects currency-market interventions, like Japan’s in September, should be reserved for exceptional circumstances, as it kept Tokyo on a list of partners Read more
Japan’s finance minister concerned about gradual weakening of yen
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Wednesday showed a broader concern about the yen’s weakness, saying the slower pace of the yen’s depreciation, not just sharp movements, isn’t desirable for Read more
Japan’s ‘broken’ monetary policy may be on its last legs. What are the risks for global markets if it capitulates?
When the Bank of Japan meets later this week, investors will be watching closely for any signs that Japanese authorities might be preparing to tweak, or perhaps even jettison, a Read more
Japan’s consumer inflation sticks at 3% in September
TOKYO — Japan’s overall consumer inflation rose 3% from a year earlier in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for six consecutive months, government data showed Friday. The Read more
Japan’s exports rise 28.9% in September on auto, mineral fuels demand
Japan’s exports rose for the 19th month in a row in September, driven by strong demand for autos and mineral fuels, Ministry of Finance data showed Thursday. Exports rose 28.9% Read more
Japan’s consumer inflation climbs 3% in August
TOKYO — Japan’s overall consumer inflation rose 3% from a year earlier in August, exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for fifth straight months, government data showed Tuesday. The Read more
Japan’s economy recovers to pre-pandemic level in second quarter
TOKYO — Japan’s economy recovered its pre-pandemic size in the April-June quarter with strong consumer spending after pandemic-related movement restrictions were lifted. The world’s third-largest economy after the U.S. and Read more
Japan’s CPI rises above BOJ’s 2% target for 3 straight months
TOKYO — Japan’s overall consumer inflation rose 2.4% from a year earlier in June, exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for three straight months, government data showed Friday. Core Read more
Japan’s exports jump 19.4% in June; 16th straight month of gains
Japan’s exports rose for the 16th consecutive month in June, driven by robust overseas demand for steel and mineral fuels, Ministry of Finance data showed Thursday. Exports rose 19.4% in Read more
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