Equity markets climbed broadly in recent trading after Japan’s currency stabilized, with investors now watching a Bank of Japan press conference for guidance on the outlook...
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October 9, 2026
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Currency Markets Whipsaw as Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Add to Pressure
Global foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings in recent trading after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady, while persistent inflation risks at...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady at 1% as Policymakers Weigh Uncertain Outlook
The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants...
U.S. Economy Slows in Second Quarter, GDP Growth Comes in at 1.5%
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%. The...