The Latest Breaking News from Bank of Japan

Settling Stock Trades Takes Two Days In Japan. Blockchain Could Make The Process Almost Instant.

The Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry and financial regulator are expected to help develop a plan as early as 2027.

International Business Times · Aug 27

Global Market: Ueda’s Jackson Hole absence puts focus on BOJ’s September rate decision

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s absence from the Jackson Hole meeting has shifted attention to BOJ board member Naoki Tamura and Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino for clues on monetary policy. Markets are increasingly pricing in a September rate hike, with economists expecting the BOJ to raise its policy rate…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Global Market: Japanese bond yields edge higher as US Treasury yields, oil prices rise

Japanese government bond yields edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields and recovering oil prices. Investors remained cautious ahead of key comments from Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, with markets seeking clues on the outlook for interest rates…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Global market: Japan Q2 GDP misses estimates, but BOJ rate hike bets remain intact

Japan’s second-quarter economic growth missed expectations as weaker household consumption and business investment offset resilient exports. Despite the softer GDP reading, economists expect the Bank of Japan to retain the option of another rate hike, although persistent weakness in domestic demand could encourage a more cautious approach.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Scott Bessent fired a currency bazooka, but global finance still looks like a 'giant Jenga tower' propped up by a Japanese yen that's in deep trouble

"Now traders are watching the 'yen carry trade,' where cheap yen borrowing funds bets on higher-yielding assets worldwide, and wondering if it’s about to blow up."

Fortune · Aug 15

Global Market: Japanese bond yields hold near highs as markets brace for BOJ rate hike

Japanese government bond yields remained broadly steady as investors increased bets on a possible Bank of Japan rate hike in September. Short-term yields stayed near multi-year highs, while longer-term yields rose amid fiscal concerns and expected government spending. Markets now largely anticipate further monetary tightening, though fiscal risks could limit…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Japan and the U.S. just spent billions to try to save the yen. Why is it already losing ground?

Economists point out that the U.S.-Japan intervention—as significant as it may be—doesn’t tackle the underlying reasons behind the yen’s weakness.

Fortune · Aug 12

Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as traders price September BOJ rate hike

Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday as markets increasingly priced in a September Bank of Japan rate hike. The benchmark 10-year yield climbed to 2.85%, while the two-year yield hit its highest level since 1995. Higher oil prices added to inflation concerns, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data for…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Scott Bessent Touts 'Strong Relationship' Between Trump, Takaichi as Reports Emerge Japan PM Asked BoJ to Buy Bonds

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reportedly urged Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda during a meeting in May to purchase Japanese government bonds if necessary to curb rising long-term interest rates.

Benzinga · Aug 5

Global Market: Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs after weak auction signals soft demand

Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed after a weak debt auction signalled softer investor demand, reversing early gains in bond prices. Markets remain focused on Japan's fiscal outlook and expectations of further Bank of Japan policy tightening, with disappointing auction results adding to pressure on benchmark government bond yields.

The Economic Times · Aug 4