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 2026Driven 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 2026The 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 2026The 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 2026Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index climbed above the 70,000 level for the first time on Tuesday, 16 June.
2 min read16 Jun 2026The 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 2026Stock 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
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2 min read28 Apr 2026BoJ 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 2026As 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.
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