The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, but signaled that additional rate increases remain on the...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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U.S. Treasury Intervenes in Yen Market in Rare Currency Move
The U.S. Treasury has taken the unusual step of intervening directly in the Japanese yen market, a move that marks a significant departure from Washington’s long-standing...
Asian Stocks Climb as South Korean Shares Rally and Yen Holds Firm
Asian equity markets moved higher in recent trading, lifted by a notable rally in South Korean stocks while Japan’s yen held onto recent gains against major...
Tokyo Inflation Holds at 2.0% in July, Hitting Bank of Japan’s Target
Consumer prices in Tokyo rose 2.0% in July from a year earlier, matching the Bank of Japan’s inflation target and keeping pressure on policymakers as they...