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.

Japanese yen soars on weak US jobs report

The US employment report was softer than expected and has raised concerns about the strength of the labor market. Job growth in July was 73 thousand, well short of the estimate of 110 thousand. As well, the May and June figures were revised sharply downwards. The BoJ releases the minutes of its June meeting on Tuesday.

04-08-2025 11:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

AUD/JPY Technical: Bearish signals suggest the end of medium-term uptrend as BoJ looms

UD/JPY may face a medium-term trend reversal as bearish signals emerge ahead of the BoJ policy decision. A potential rate hike later in 2025 could support yen strength, adding pressure to AUD/JPY. A bearish double top below key resistance and weakening bond yield spreads point to downside risk. A break below 95.70 may expose 94.80 and 93.95 supports. Only a move above 97.30 would revive bullish momentum.

31-07-2025 02:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong