#Bank of Japan

Analyze the shocking Japanese bond yield surge 2026 on January 20. Discover why this financial shift matters more than the headlines about Trump and EU trade.

The Japan 10-year government bond yield 2.2% surge marks a 27-year high. PM Sanae Takaichi's snap election and fiscal spending plans are driving the sell-off.

Explore the impact of Vietnam's leadership transition and Japan's nuclear restart on Asian markets in 2026.

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold its policy rate at 0.75% in January 2026. Explore why Governor Ueda is opting for a pause despite a likely growth upgrade and weak yen benefits.

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda's refusal to sign a joint letter supporting Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals a strategic shift. Explore the implications for global monetary policy and Japan-US relations.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is breaking ranks with the Fed's Jerome Powell, prioritizing domestic economic 'self-defense.' Learn how BOJ Fed policy divergence 2026 will impact the Yen and global markets.

The Bank of Japan remains silent as other global central banks sign a joint statement supporting Fed Chair Jerome Powell against Trump's threats in January 2026.

Japanese banks' surplus funds hit a 4-year low on Jan 14, 2026, as loan growth outpaces deposits, squeezing their ability to invest in government bonds.

Japanese investors recorded a significant foreign asset sell-off in December 2025. Explore the Reuters data and the implications for global liquidity and the Yen.

Japan's real wages fell 2.8% in November 2025, marking 11 months of decline. As inflation outpaces pay, the Bank of Japan awaits spring wage talks for its next rate move.

Japan stocks forecast 2026: Analysts predict a 4th straight year of gains for the Nikkei 225, fueled by the AI boom and record corporate profits, despite fiscal risks.

Japan's government has approved a record ¥122.3 trillion budget for the next fiscal year, driven by rising social security and defense costs, escalating concerns over public debt.