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The report boosts market conviction that the BOJ will resume tightening at the December meeting. Yen strength and softer JGB futures reflect expectations that the BOJ may pivot more decisively toward normalisation, though policymakers will watch data closely before confirming the move.

Eamonn Sheridan

05/12/2025 | 04:31 GMT

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05/12/2025 | 04:31 GMT

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Japan’s PM Takaichi shifts tone to calm markets as rising yields test fiscal credibility

Takaichi seeks to calm markets as rising yields and a weak yen challenge Japan’s fiscal and monetary credibility. Or, does it?

Eamonn Sheridan

05/12/2025 | 03:08 GMT

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05/12/2025 | 03:08 GMT

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SoftBank’s Son nears plan for Trump-branded AI factories funded by Japan

The plan signals a deepening U.S.–Japan tech-industrial partnership and could accelerate domestic AI-supply-chain reshoring. Large-scale capital flows into fibre-optic, data-centre and chip manufacturing could reshape U.S. industrial policy and benefit Japanese suppliers. Political branding and federal ownership add layers of execution and regulatory risk.

Eamonn Sheridan

05/12/2025 | 02:40 GMT

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05/12/2025 | 02:40 GMT

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Central Banks

Recap: Japan household spending drops sharply, adding pressure ahead of BOJ rate decision

The sharp miss underscores fragile consumer demand and may temper expectations for sustained BOJ tightening. While a December hike remains the base case, markets may pare back longer-term rate forecasts, supporting JGBs and weighing slightly on yen optimism.

Eamonn Sheridan

05/12/2025 | 01:43 GMT

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05/12/2025 | 01:43 GMT

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Central Banks

Japan finmin Katayama: Will closely monitor market developments (plus wider comments)

The comments reinforce a steady policy backdrop ahead of a potential BOJ rate shift. Affirming BOJ autonomy reduces fears of political pressure, while the focus on fiscal sustainability helps anchor JGB markets, though vigilance toward yields and yen volatility remains key.

Eamonn Sheridan

05/12/2025 | 00:35 GMT

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