Japan’s central bank faces a defining policy challenge: after more than two decades of falling or stagnant prices, inflation has returned, forcing the Bank of Japan...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed Rate Hike Odds for September Drop to 30% as S&P 500 Climbs
Traders are pulling back their bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate increase next month, with market-implied odds of a September hike falling to around 30%....
Dollar Weakens as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Fade; Yen Climbs Despite Soft Japanese GDP
The U.S. dollar slipped in recent trading as investors scaled back bets on further Federal Reserve interest-rate increases. The Japanese yen managed gains even as data...
Japan’s Economy Set for a Strong Quarter as Exports Surge and Inflation Stays Contained
Japan is expected to report faster economic growth in the second quarter, driven by a sharp rise in exports, while government subsidies are helping to keep...