Bank of Japan (BoJ) news

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the central bank of Japan. It conducts monetary policy to achieve price stability and financial system stability. The BoJ employs various tools, including quantitative easing and yield curve control, to influence economic activity and promote sustainable growth in Japan.

USD extends its lead as Fed cuts price out: USD/JPY to new cycle highs

USD/JPY update: The US Dollar surges against the Yen to new highs as escalating conflict drives Oil prices higher, reinforcing the Petrodollar. With rate traders pricing out 40 basis points of 2026 Fed cuts due to inflation fears, the Greenback maintains its outperformance. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the currency.

12-03-2026 19:55 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Why Japan’s Nikkei 225 can stage a minor recovery after its 4-day plunge

Japan’s Nikkei 225 may see a short-term rebound after a sharp four-day decline triggered by rising oil prices linked to the US–Iran conflict 2026. A softening in the Bank of Japan policy outlook, renewed steepening in the JGB yield curve (10Y–2Y), and strong technical support near the 50-day moving average are key factors suggesting a potential near-term recovery.

06-03-2026 07:03 GMT by Kelvin Wong