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Historic Yen Rally Sparks Biggest One-Day Currency Move in Months

The Japanese yen erased roughly three months of losses against the U.S. dollar in a historic rally that fueled speculation of large-scale government intervention.

Jul 30, 2026 by Sophia Reynolds • 2 mins read

Yen Slide Toward 162 Raises Fears of New Japan Currency Intervention

Currencies, Markets, News

The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986, raising concerns that Japan could intervene again to support the currency.

Jul 1, 2026 by Oleg Petrenko • 2 mins read

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 1%, Highest Level Since 1995

Central Banks & Rates, Economy, News

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest level in more than three decades, as policymakers respond to persistent inflation and pressure on the yen.

Jun 16, 2026 by Oleg Petrenko • 2 mins read

Bonds & Yields, Markets, News

Japan’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Draw Attention as Bond Market Risks Resurface

By Michael Foster Mar 10, 2026 • 3 mins read

Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds have come into focus as investors debate whether foreign selling could pressure global bond markets. Analysts say fears of large-scale liquidation highlight growing fragility in the world’s largest debt market.

Central Banks & Rates, Economy

Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 0.75%, Ending Era of Ultra-Loose Policy

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 19, 2025 • 1 min read

The Bank of Japan lifted its key rate to 0.75%, ending decades of ultra-easy policy as stocks rose, the yen weakened, and bond yields hit multi-year highs.

Central Banks & Rates, Economy

BOJ Set to Lift Rates to 0.75%, a 30-Year High

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 18, 2025 • 1 min read

Japan’s central bank is poised to raise rates to 0.75%, a level not seen in 30 years, as inflation pressures and yen weakness persist.

Central Banks & Rates, Economy

Japan Signals First Interest Rate Hike in 11 Months

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 14, 2025 • 1 min read

Japan may raise interest rates for the first time in 11 months as inflation and wage growth strengthen, signaling a gradual shift away from ultra-loose policy.

Central Banks & Rates, Economy

Bank of Japan Signals Possible December Rate Hike as Weak Yen Becomes Priority

By Oleg Petrenko Nov 27, 2025 • 1 min read

The Bank of Japan revives hawkish signals and prepares markets for a possible December rate hike as a weak yen and easing political resistance sharpen focus on inflation.