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.

Chart Alert: USD/JPY breaking 158.80 key resistance as US CPI looms with intervention risk

USD/JPY has broken above the key 158.80 resistance, pushing the Japanese yen to a 1.5-year low despite a broadly softer US dollar. Political risk linked to a potential snap election in Japan is overshadowing rate differentials, raising intervention risks as prices approach the 159.45 zone. With US CPI due, volatility in USD/JPY is likely to increase.

13-01-2026 09:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Weekly Outlook - NFP Jobs Data in Focus in 1st Full Trading Week of 2026

The Weekly Market Outlook analyzes the first full trading week of 2026, with a primary focus on the crucial US NFP Jobs Data. The report discusses the "Low-Hire, Low-Fire" paradigm in the US, major UK retail updates after the "Golden Quarter," key inflation and trade data from the Asia-Pacific region, and a technical breakdown of the S&P 500 index

02-01-2026 17:58 GMT by Zain Vawda