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Graph from the Bank of Japan Service PPI report 27 January 2026 2
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Japan service inflation holds near highs as wage pressures persist

  • The data reinforces expectations that Japan’s inflation is becoming more domestically driven, supporting the BoJ’s tightening bias. Markets may see reduced downside risk to JPY as service inflation remains firm.
Eamonn Sheridan
27/01/2026 | 02:28 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
27/01/2026 | 02:28 GMT
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BOJ governor Ueda says will place larger focus on inflation in making policy decisions

  • In other words, he is saying that they won't raise interest rates just for the sake of boosting the currency
Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 07:07 GMT
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Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 07:07 GMT
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Japan bond yen JPY
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BOJ governor Ueda says will closely coordinate with government on the bond market

  • Further remarks on the day by Ueda
Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 06:51 GMT
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Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 06:51 GMT
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Bank of Japan ueda's decision will be a focus
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BOJ governor Ueda says underlying inflation will continue to rise moderately

  • Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, in his press conference
Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 06:36 GMT
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Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 06:36 GMT
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Heads up: BOJ governor Ueda press conference up next

  • Ueda will be speaking after the monetary policy decision earlier today
Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 05:33 GMT
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Justin Low
23/01/2026 | 05:33 GMT
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usdyen Bank of Japan boj 23 January 2026 chart response
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BOJ holds rates at 0.75%, Lifts core inflation outlook. Dissent highlights inflation risk

  • The steady policy decision limits immediate market reaction, but the dissent and upward revisions to core-core inflation reinforce expectations of further tightening later this year. JGB yields and the yen remain sensitive to signs of accelerating wage and price pass-through.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 03:21 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 03:21 GMT
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Bank of Japan boj yen jpy 25 September 2025 hokusai
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Bank of Japan leaves short term rate on hold, as expected

  • A widely expected Bank of Japan monetary policy announcement.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 03:07 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 03:07 GMT
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japan bond rout yen chart 23 January 2026
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Japan says bond market stress has eased as volatility persists

  • The comments aim to calm immediate concerns around Japanese bonds, but uncertainty over fiscal policy and global volatility is likely to keep yields, the yen and risk sentiment sensitive to official signals.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 02:04 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 02:04 GMT
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USDJPY update Bank of Japan 23 January 2026 2
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Japan core inflation slows but stays above BOJ target

  • The data are consistent with a near-term BOJ pause but reinforce expectations for further rate hikes later this year, supporting Japanese yields while keeping the yen sensitive to policy guidance and global rate dynamics.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 00:45 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/01/2026 | 00:45 GMT
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Economic and event calendar in Asia 23 January 2026 table
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Economic and event calendar in Asia 23 January 2026; NZ & Japan CPI, BOJ decision day

  • Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 23 January 2026
Eamonn Sheridan
22/01/2026 | 21:20 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
22/01/2026 | 21:20 GMT
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BoJ preview: Will the central bank intervene in the bond market and sink the yen?

  • The BoJ is widely expected to keep monetary policy unchanged. The focus will be on potential trim in the pace of tapering of bond purchases and BoJ Govenor Ueda's forward guidance.
Giuseppe Dellamotta
22/01/2026 | 08:15 GMT
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Giuseppe Dellamotta
22/01/2026 | 08:15 GMT
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usdjpy update Japan fiscal concerns 22 January 2026 chart
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Japan bond market rattled as Takaichi tax cut pledge tests fiscal trust

  • Rising JGB yields risk tightening domestic financial conditions, weighing on equities and reinforcing downside risks for the yen if fiscal credibility erodes further.
Eamonn Sheridan
21/01/2026 | 22:39 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
21/01/2026 | 22:39 GMT
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Japan opposition urges bond buybacks as JGB volatility intensifies

  • Calls for bond buybacks, slower BOJ tapering and possible FX intervention highlight rising political pressure to stabilise Japan’s markets amid ultra-long yield stress.
Eamonn Sheridan
21/01/2026 | 02:04 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
21/01/2026 | 02:04 GMT
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BOJ Ueda Hands
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BOJ signals readiness for more rate hikes as yen weakness fuels inflation risks

  • A more FX-sensitive BOJ reaction function would support the yen on further weakness, while keeping upward pressure on JGB yields as markets price a faster normalisation path.
Eamonn Sheridan
20/01/2026 | 03:27 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
20/01/2026 | 03:27 GMT
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citigroup boj yen forecast infographic 20 January 2026
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Citi flags risk of three BOJ hikes in 2026 if yen weakness persists. Watch USD/JPY 160

  • A more FX-sensitive BOJ path would be JPY-supportive on spikes in USD/JPY, while lifting risks of higher JGB yields and repatriation flows if Japan’s real-rate profile improves.
Eamonn Sheridan
20/01/2026 | 00:40 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
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