Kato spoke as the world braces for first salvo in Trump’s tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. Read more
Hitting parity is psychologically significant for investors and policymakers and could spur a period of volatility for the euro. Read more
Backlash against the dollar’s dominance gained traction in 2022 when the U.S. led efforts to impose economic sanctions on Russia. Read more
The swaps market is now factoring in a 63% chance of a BOJ rate hike in December, twice the odds at the start of the month. Read more
Ishiba has shown support for the BOJ’s rate policies and the independence of the central bank. Read more
Concern remained, and the search for a coherent explanation as to why Tokyo stocks crashed and shook investors globally was ongoing. Read more
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that authorities would take appropriate action against excessive currency market moves, repeating his warning to investors against pushing dow... Read more
The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their currencies in a joint statement with the U.S. this week underscores the political heat they face from st... Read more
As if the yen doesn’t have enough reasons to weaken, risks are emerging that higher oil prices will hit energy import-dependent Japan and its currency. Read more
Japan is ready to intervene in the currency market at any time should the yen weaken beyond its current range, given the extent of heightened warnings from key officials, according to the na... Read more