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: Watch 157.40 on USD/JPY, hawkish BoJ, ECB and BoE ignite yen strength

USD/JPY weakens as hawkish signals from the European Central Bank and Bank of England offset Fed expectations, while a firmer tone from the Bank of Japan supports yen strength. A break below 157.40 could trigger further downside toward key support levels.

20-03-2026 08:58 GMT by Kelvin Wong

BoJ meeting preview: Balancing act between growth and inflation as USD/JPY approaches 159.45/161.95 key intervention risk zone

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates at 0.75% as it navigates stagflation risks driven by the US–Iran war 2026. Despite weak sentiment reflected in the Nikkei 225, rising wages support a tightening bias. Meanwhile, USD/JPY trades near the 159.45–161.95 intervention zone, keeping markets on edge.

18-03-2026 11:11 GMT by Kelvin Wong