The Latest Breaking News from BOJ

Dollar Recovers on Strong ISM Manufacturing Index

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 7-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.02%. The dollar moved lower on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted stocks and reduced safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Monday's -5% fall in WTI crude oil prices lowered...

Barchart · Aug 3

Yen holds gains after Japan, US confirm joint intervention, signal more action

Japan and the United States intervened jointly to support the Japanese yen currency. This rare action aimed to prevent further declines and global economic spillovers. Central bank data suggests Japan spent billions of dollars during the intervention. Officials vowed to take further coordinated action if needed to stabilize the yen.…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Dollar Pressured by Strong Stocks and Easing Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 7-week low today and is down by -0.10%. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are boosting stocks and reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's -6% plunge in WTI crude oil prices lowers inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed...

Barchart · Aug 3

Global Market: BOJ keeps rates unchanged, signals readiness for further hikes as yen remains under pressure

The Bank of Japan maintained its key interest rate at 1% on Friday. This decision followed government intervention to support the weakening Japanese yen. The central bank signaled potential future rate increases if inflation risks intensify. Its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2026 was upgraded in a quarterly report. Underlying…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision

The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve's inflation stance. Japan conducted yen-buying intervention, pulling the currency from four-decade lows. The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady at one percent. Analysts anticipate…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Korean rally, yen holds gains

Asian stocks advanced as chip shares revived artificial intelligence trade confidence. South Korea's Kospi Index surged over fourteen percent, rebounding strongly. Japan's shares also gained, lifting the regional MSCI Asia Pacific gauge. The yen held its gains after authorities intervened to support the nation's currency. Attention remains on the Bank…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Dollar Sinks as the Yen Soars on Suspected Japanese Intervention

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 6-week low on Thursday and finished down by -0.99%. The dollar retreated on Thursday’s US economic news that showed Q2 GDP growing less than expected and the Jun core PCE prices index easing as expected, dovish factors for Fed policy. The dollar...

Barchart · Jul 30

Dollar Pressured as Yen Soars on Expected Japanese Intervention

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 6-week low today and is down by -0.91%. The dollar is moving lower today on today's US economic news that showed Q2 GDP growing less than expected and the Jun core PCE prices index easing as expected, dovish factors for Fed policy....

Barchart · Jul 30

Global Market: BOJ may shift to inflation-fighting mode by December, says former official Watanabe

The Bank of Japan could switch to an aggressive inflation-fighting stance as early as December 2026, accelerating interest rate hikes to quarterly intervals, according to former BOJ official Tsutomu Watanabe. Rising underlying inflation and wage growth may force the central bank to abandon its current policy tolerance.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Dollar Falls as FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.48%. The dollar tumbled on Wednesday after the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged. The dollar moved higher briefly early on Wednesday after crude oil prices surged more than +6% when President Trump said the...

Barchart · Jul 29