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European Open: BOJ members discussed tweaking YCC, Jan minutes reveal
So the BOJ have indeed been discussing potential tweaks to one of their major policies, although that is not to say any of it will happen soon (if at all) before being scrapped
Incoming BOJ governor Ueda tips his hat to ultra-loose policy
There have been high hopes that Ueda will bring a hawkish twist to the BOJ, but early remarks in his confirmation speech say anything but.
EUR/JPY selling off ahead of CPI and Ueda
With Japan’s CPI due out in a few hours and BoJ Governor nominee Ueda set to testify on Friday, EUR/JPY could be volatile.
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US NFP and potential BoJ successor news send yen reeling
Over the course of the last 2 trading days, USD/JPY has moved from a low of 128.33 to a high of 132.90, a move of 457 pips.
Not for the first time, the BOJ spite the hype (presser pending…)
There were high expectations from the BOJ at today’s meeting, yet what they delivered was a nothing burger. That is classic BOJ!
Implied volatility screams higher ahead of tomorrow’s BOJ meeting
Overnight implied volatility for yen pairs have risen to their highest level since Brexit, on the eve of tomorrow’s highly anticipated BOJ meeting.
Japan’s PPI rips higher ahead of this week’s BOJ meeting and inflation report
Speculation that the BOJ will be forced to step away from their ultra-loose monetary policy has only intensified with producer prices reverting back to double digits.
Index in Focus: Nikkei 225 Index
Will the BoJ act when it meets on Wednesday? Traders aren’t taking any chances and are selling the Nikkei 225 ahead of any surprises.
Yen gaining on speculation of BoJ action next week
At the December BoJ meeting, traders were caught offsides. They won’t let that happen again!
BOJ surprise could be the “beginning of the end” for QE
Was this a one-off move or was this the beginning of something more to come down the road?
The yen is aggressively stronger following the BOJ’s YCC announcement
A sleepy session in Asia has been rudely awoken from is lull on the news that the BOJ will review their YCC (yield curve control), sending the Japanese yen sharply higher across the board.
EUR/JPY eyes breakout
…But in which direction?
Japan’s inflation hits the ‘40-year high’ club
Japan, long known for their lack of inflation, has just seen consumer prices rise to their highest levels since 1982.
European Open: The BOJ increased bond purchases, BOC meeting in focus
The BOJ aggressively purchased bonds at the long end of the curve and sent the 30-year yield markedly lower, although the move did not spill over the yen pairs.
European Open: The BOJ increased bond purchases, BOC meeting in focus
The BOJ aggressively purchased bonds at the long end of the curve and sent the 30-year yield markedly lower, although the move did not spill over the yen pairs.
A volatile start to the week for the yen after currency intervention
A volatile session for the yen on Friday likely points to a currency intervention from the BOJ or MOF, in an attempt to stop or at least pause the currency’s fast depreciation.
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A volatile start to the week for the yen after currency intervention
A volatile session for the yen on Friday likely points to a currency intervention from the BOJ or MOF, in an attempt to stop or at least pause the currency’s fast depreciation.
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USD/JPY hits 150: What’s next?
The BoJ will have to change tack if it wants to stop yen slide
USD/JPY hits 150: What’s next?
The BoJ will have to change tack if it wants to stop yen slide
BOE folds and intervenes in bond markets; GBP/JPY in 410 pip range
With the BOE and the BOJ intervening over the last week, GBP/JPY has been extremely volatile, trading in a range from 164.44 down to 148.79 over that same timeframe.
USD/JPY: What’s next after government intervention for yen?
Can the yen fall more despite the government’s efforts?
USD/JPY: What’s next after government intervention for yen?
Can the yen fall more despite the government’s efforts?
Nothing changes for gold, stocks as yields resume higher
Bearish trend persist for indices and metals as investors watch yields continue to rise following a flurry of central bank action this week.