Japan's industrial output and retail sales beat forecasts in July
Japan's industrial output and retail sales beat forecasts in July, but manufacturers expect a September decline.
31/08/2026 00:1315 min read
BOJ
Bessent: Yen moves contained, backs Ueda before G20
Bessent says yen moves contained, backs Ueda, and sees no new intervention. He expects BOJ to set its own pace on rates.
30/08/2026 22:4115 min read
Yen Weakens Despite $97 Billion Intervention; Bitcoin Carry Trade Risk Looms
Japan's yen fell to 160.16 per dollar despite ¥15.4 trillion support. A stronger yen may unwind carry trades, potentially hurting Bitcoin.
30/08/2026 21:587 min read
US Treasury Details $97 Billion Yen Rescue Mechanism to Senator Warren
Treasury Secretary Bessent denies a US loan to Japan, detailing a yen asset swap instead of debt.
28/08/2026 23:2610 min read
USD/JPY climbs higher as market awaits Fed Chair Warsh's address
USD/JPY extends gains as traders await Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech for policy clues.
28/08/2026 09:0110 min read
Tokyo CPI data bolsters case for BOJ September rate hike
Tokyo's August core CPI beat forecasts, rising to 1.8% y/y, while core-core hit 2.0%, supporting expectations for a BOJ rate hike at the September policy…
28/08/2026 07:2715 min read