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.

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

USD/JPY Conundrum: Intervention risk looms as central banks meet (Fed-BoJ double-header)

USD/JPY nears 160.00 amid a high-stakes "central bank double-header." This analysis details the Fed and BoJ's upcoming decisions, potential rate impacts, and key scenarios that could trigger FX intervention by the Japanese Ministry of Finance this week.

18-03-2026 00:13 GMT by Zain Vawda