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Chart of USDJPY back to little changed on the session 08 January 2026
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Japan 30-year JGB auction weakens as bid-to-cover drops and tail widens

  • A weaker 30-year auction is typically bearish for super-long JGBs, supporting higher term premia and curve steepening, and keeps Japanese duration volatility elevated—an important cross-market input for global rates and risk sentiment
Eamonn Sheridan
08/01/2026 | 03:45 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
08/01/2026 | 03:45 GMT
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chart of usdjpy after Japan wages data for November 2025
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Japan real wages slide sharply in November, posing a key dilemma for the Bank of Japan

  • Persistent real-wage declines highlight the risk that inflation outpaces income growth, a key constraint for sustained BOJ policy normalisation.
Eamonn Sheridan
07/01/2026 | 23:40 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
07/01/2026 | 23:40 GMT
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chart of usdyen boj monetary base shrinks
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Japan monetary base falls for first time in 18 years as BOJ exits stimulus into new era

  • The contraction in Japan’s monetary base reinforces expectations of continued BOJ tightening, supporting higher JGB yields and a structurally firmer yen while reducing excess liquidity that has long suppressed market volatility.
Eamonn Sheridan
06/01/2026 | 02:14 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
06/01/2026 | 02:14 GMT
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Japan nikkei update 05 January 2026 chart
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Recap: BOJ’s Ueda signals more rate hikes as wage–price cycle strengthens

  • Ueda’s comments strengthen expectations for continued BOJ normalisation, supporting higher JGB yields and keeping USD/JPY sensitive to wage data and inflation dynamics.
Eamonn Sheridan
05/01/2026 | 03:43 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
05/01/2026 | 03:43 GMT
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USD/JPY chart ueda comments
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BOJ’s Ueda signals further rate hikes as wage–price cycle strengthens

  • Ueda’s remarks strengthen expectations of continued BOJ normalisation, supporting higher JGB yields and reinforcing structural support for the yen over the medium term.
Eamonn Sheridan
05/01/2026 | 02:23 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
05/01/2026 | 02:23 GMT
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FX chart shows usdyen strength
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Yen doing what it does best ... ****ing the bed again. USD/JPY back above 157.00.

  • The yen softened at the start of the year as persistent rate differentials and a firm dollar kept USD/JPY under upward pressure.
Eamonn Sheridan
05/01/2026 | 00:11 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
05/01/2026 | 00:11 GMT
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FX chart shows a usdyen update on the Bank of Japan summary of opinions
Central Banks

BoJ signals more rate hikes ahead as policy seen far from neutral. JPY trades higher.

  • The Summary reinforces expectations of continued BoJ tightening in 2026, supporting yen stabilisation and keeping upward pressure on JGB yields while tempering risk of abrupt policy shifts.
Eamonn Sheridan
29/12/2025 | 00:05 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
29/12/2025 | 00:05 GMT
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FX chart of the US dollar vs. the Japanese yen since the Bank of Japan December 2025 rate hike
Central Banks

Economic & event calendar in Asia Monday, December 29, 2025: We hear from the BoJ (again!)

  • The Bank of Japan publishes is 'Summary of Opinions' from the December meeting. You know what they say about opinions!
Eamonn Sheridan
28/12/2025 | 21:26 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
28/12/2025 | 21:26 GMT
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This screenshot gives the data result for Tokyo inflation in December 2025
Central Banks

Tokyo CPI eased in December but stayed above target, BOJ to stay on gradual rate hike path

  • Softer Tokyo CPI trims near-term hike urgency but reinforces expectations for a slow, sustained BOJ tightening cycle.
Eamonn Sheridan
26/12/2025 | 02:05 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
26/12/2025 | 02:05 GMT
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This picture shows BOJ inflation measures above target
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BOJ’s Ueda sees wages and inflation reinforcing rate-hike case

  • The comments reinforce expectations for gradual BOJ policy normalisation, supportive of higher JGB yields and continued yen sensitivity to incoming wage and inflation data.
Eamonn Sheridan
25/12/2025 | 06:01 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
25/12/2025 | 06:01 GMT
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Chart shows the boj October 2025 meeting minutes yen impact
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Japan policymakers flag inflation persistence and asset-price risks in October BoJ minutes

  • BOJ October minutes underline cautious optimism at the time, with policymakers balancing resilient growth and rising inflation against global trade and asset-price risks.
Eamonn Sheridan
24/12/2025 | 00:11 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
24/12/2025 | 00:11 GMT
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Graph of Japan's services PPI CSPI
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Bank of Japan Services Producer Price Index (November) +2.7% y/y (expected & prior 2.7%)

  • Measures the change in prices charged between companies for services, such as transport, communications, advertising and other business-to-business services.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/12/2025 | 23:57 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/12/2025 | 23:57 GMT
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A picture of the mythical nothing burger
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Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, December 24, 2025: BoJ minutes (preview)

  • I like big buts and I cannot lie. The big but today are the BoJ minutes from the October, nothingburger, meeting.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/12/2025 | 21:45 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/12/2025 | 21:45 GMT
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Japanese yen currency
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Japan bond and currency selloff could extend further, says ex-policymaker

  • Remarks by former BOJ policymaker, Seiji Adachi, to Reuters
Justin Low
23/12/2025 | 07:02 GMT
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Justin Low
23/12/2025 | 07:02 GMT
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usdyen update 23 December 2025 2
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Japan officials’ warnings have continued to bolster the yen, USD/JPY under 156.50

  • Official warnings from Tokyo on “one-sided” FX moves have lent support to the yen and kept intervention risk front of mind for USD/JPY traders, with broader risk sentiment and BoJ policy cues also contributing to currency strength.
Eamonn Sheridan
23/12/2025 | 02:02 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
23/12/2025 | 02:02 GMT
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