Currency markets prepare for possible intervention in Japan’s yen
Yen Strengthens as Japan’s Prime Minister Vows Action SINGAPORE/MILAN, Jan 25 – The week kicked off with foreign exchange markets displaying some tension, primarily due to Friday’s notable surge in the yen and the commitment from Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to address any speculative trading activity. During early European trading on Sunday night, the […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi disbands parliament just three months into her term.
On Friday, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a snap election on February 8. This decision seems aimed at leveraging her current popularity, particularly after the ruling party’s past setbacks. However, it could also postpone discussions and votes on a budget bill designed to […]
Aligning Japan’s Priorities With Those Of The USA
Strategic Diplomatic Tour Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has just returned to Tokyo from a nine-day diplomatic trip across the Middle East and Asia, occurring from January 10 to January 18, 2026. While the visit might seem modest at first glance, it has significantly furthered the United States’ strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Motegi’s […]
USD/JPY pulls back as the US Dollar weakens, with attention on the BoJ’s decision and Japan’s CPI
On Thursday, the Japanese yen (JPY) made some gains against the US dollar (USD), resulting in a slight decrease in the USD/JPY pair, which was hovering around 158.30—down from a one-week high at the start of the European session. However, there hasn’t been much selling pressure as traders are holding off on aggressive moves with […]
APac FX news summary: Yen rises, Japan’s finance minister warns of possible joint intervention with the US
Executive Summary The yen saw gains after warnings of possible currency intervention and a report indicating that some members of the Bank of Japan are considering an early interest rate hike, potentially in April. The New Zealand dollar experienced a slight increase, supported by strong manufacturing PMIs and a drop in food prices, which bode […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament for an early election next month.
Japan’s Prime Minister Plans Snap Election Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan is gearing up to dissolve the lower house of parliament and call for a snap election as early as this month. This move, according to party officials, is aimed at consolidating support for his policies while his approval ratings remain relatively high. The […]
Japanese Yen drops close to 159.00 due to Japan’s financial and political issues
On Wednesday morning in Asia, the USD/JPY reached approximately 159.15, marking its highest point since July 2024. The decline of the Japanese yen (JPY) against the US dollar (USD) has been attributed to worries regarding the easing of Japan’s fiscal and monetary strategies. Investors are gearing up for the upcoming reports on US retail sales […]
Yen falls due to concerns over Japan’s spending, dollar rises overall.
Yen Weakens Amid Concerns on Japan’s Fiscal Policies NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The Japanese yen has dropped against the US dollar, reaching its lowest mark since July 2024. This decline comes as worries about Japan’s ongoing fiscal and monetary easing gain traction. The dollar experienced general strengthening, recovering from a brief downturn following […]
Japan’s Economy Falls to Fifth Position, Behind India
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) shared an underwhelming forecast for Japan’s economy on Friday, projecting mediocre growth for the first half of 2026 and indicating that Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) would fall behind India’s. Japan recently faced its first quarter of negative growth in six periods, influenced by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and ongoing […]
Documents about pilot Amelia Earhart reveal Japan’s involvement in the search for her in 1937.
National Archives Releases New Amelia Earhart Records The National Archives has made public a second collection of documents pertaining to the enigmatic disappearance of Amelia Earhart in 1937. This latest release, dated November 25, includes over 3,700 pages and 56 PDF files that delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding her vanishing. Among the notable contents […]