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/JPY Outlook: Relief bounce in US dollar before yen strength resumes

Despite US President Trump's remark of "big progress" in the first round of US-Japan trade talks, the medium-term downtrend of USD/JPY remains intact.

17-04-2025 10:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Yen surges to six-month high, BoJ cautious

The Japanese yen has extended its gains and is up 1.1% today. The yen is benefiting from safe-haven flows as nervous investors are fleeing the equity markets. BOJ Governor Ueda said today that the BoJ will be monitoring the impact of US tariffs before raising interest rates.

09-04-2025 14:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher