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 minutes indicate more rate hikes coming, yen dips

The Bank of Japan minutes from June indicated that the central bank plans to raise rates if growth and inflation increases in line with BoJ forecasts. The US ISM Services PMI is expected to rise 51.5 in July, which would indicate weak expansion.

05-08-2025 10:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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