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Opinion

Lost in translation: Japan must get a firm grip on its global messaging for market stability

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s mention of a cockroach was misinterpreted by the international media. At a time of volatility in Japan’s bond and yen markets, the country’s leadership must be watchful of how its words are interpreted abroad.

3 min read31 Aug 2026
Economy

Yen at 40-year low reveals Japan’s deepening monetary policy constraints

Driven by interest rate gaps, high energy import costs, and massive national debt, the Japanese yen has fallen to historic lows, limiting Tokyo's ability to raise rates to defend it.

5 min read5 Aug 2026
Videos

Why Trump's USA Is Worried About The Japanese Yen | US & Japan Take Action To Save YEN From Falling

The joint intervention is the first since 2011, when both countries took coordinated action to weaken the yen after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit eastern Japan. But why did the US have to co-ordinate with Japan to save the yen? #japan #trump #yen #dollar #takaichicabinet #usbonds #iran #iranwar #hormuz #oil #crudeoil #middleeast

4 Aug 2026
Videos

Why Is Japan's Economy Struggling? Japanese Currency Yen Slid to a 40-Year Low | EXPLAINED

The yen has remained under pressure despite currency market interventions worth 11.7 trillion yen ($72.25 billion) and interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan in recent months. But the bigger question is why is YEN, once amongst the safest haven in the world and a currency which was extremely reliable FALLING. #japan #yen #dollar #currency #inflation #debt #takaichigovernment #donaldtrump

1 Jul 2026
Markets

Asian markets today: Japan's Nikkei surges to 70,000 mark for the first time after BoJ rate hike

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index climbed above the 70,000 level for the first time on Tuesday, 16 June.

2 min read16 Jun 2026
Markets

Bank of Japan hikes interest rates by 25 bps to 1%, highest level in 31-years

The BOJ decided to raise its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.0% from 0.75% by a 7-1 vote at a two-day meeting that ended on Tuesday.

2 min read16 Jun 2026
Markets

Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints muted opening; BoJ, US Fed meet to gold, silver rates — eight stocks to buy or sell

Stock market today, 28 April 2026: Experts have recommended eight stocks to buy today — Aarti Industries, Aditya Infotech, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Jupiter Wagons, Thermax, TVS Motor Company, and Sarda Energy & Minerals

6 min read28 Apr 2026
Markets

Buy or sell: Gift Nifty down, Vaishali Parekh picks three stocks to buy ahead of Bank of Japan interest rate decision

Buy or sell, 28 April 2026: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Vedanta, IOC, and Sula Vineyards

2 min read28 Apr 2026
Markets

BoJ policy decision Highlights: Bank of Japan keeps interest rate unchanged at 0.75%; 3 board members call for rate hike

BoJ policy decision Highlights: The Bank of Japan kept the short-term interest rate target unchanged at 0.75%. However, three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary pressures from the US-Iran war in the Middle East.

5 min read28 Apr 2026
Markets

Bank of Japan interest rate decision on Tuesday: Can BoJ hike short-term rates? How can it impact Indian stock market?

As the Bank of Japan prepares to announce its interest rate decision, the potential implications of the BoJ's policies amidst global tensions, particularly in West Asia, create uncertainty for investors.

4 min read27 Apr 2026