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Japan machinery orders surge 19.1% in December, smashing forecasts

  • The upside surprise supports a firmer growth narrative and could underpin Japanese equities. Higher yields may persist if stronger activity reinforces expectations of policy normalisation and fiscal expansion.
Eamonn Sheridan
19/02/2026 | 02:10 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
19/02/2026 | 02:10 GMT
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Two-thirds of Japanese firms concerned about Takaichi fiscal discipline

  • Persistent fiscal credibility concerns could keep upward pressure on long-dated JGB yields and cap sustained yen strength. Easing China-related fears may offer modest relief for exporters and supply-chain sensitive sectors.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/02/2026 | 23:15 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
18/02/2026 | 23:15 GMT
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JP Morgan raise their forecasts for AUD, NZD and for USD/JPY (EUR/USD unchanged)

  • Australian dollar forecast to $0.73 in Q2 (prior 0.68), NZD to $0.63 (from $0.59), USD/JPY to 164 by Q4.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/02/2026 | 23:15 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
18/02/2026 | 23:15 GMT
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Takaichi: Looking carefully at day-to-day market moves

  • The Japanese Prime Minister met with the Bank of Japan leader today
Adam Button
18/02/2026 | 13:51 GMT
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Adam Button
18/02/2026 | 13:51 GMT
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Forex

USDJPY remains stuck in a tight range as traders await new catalysts to pick a direction

  • The USDJPY pair continues to consolidate near a major trendline as the lack of new information is keeping traders on the sidelines. What's next?
Giuseppe Dellamotta
18/02/2026 | 08:23 GMT
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Giuseppe Dellamotta
18/02/2026 | 08:23 GMT
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Central Banks
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Central Banks

BOJ now paying the price for not hiking rates in a timely manner, says ex-policymaker

  • Remarks by former BOJ executive director, Kenzo Yamamoto
Justin Low
18/02/2026 | 08:03 GMT
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Justin Low
18/02/2026 | 08:03 GMT
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Forex

Where to now for USD/JPY?

  • What is the outlook for the currency pair as it continues to keep more rangebound since last week?
Justin Low
18/02/2026 | 06:07 GMT
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Justin Low
18/02/2026 | 06:07 GMT
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Japan outlines US investment projects, including $33bn gas power for data centres

  • Japan’s trade minister Akazawa said three US investment projects include $600m for artificial diamond, $2.1bn for crude oil and $33.3bn gas-fired power for data centres. Japan will coordinate with the US and prepare a second batch of deals.
Eamonn Sheridan
18/02/2026 | 02:31 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
18/02/2026 | 02:31 GMT
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Japan January exports surge much higher than expected

  • Japan January exports +16.8% y/y (expected +12%)
Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 23:56 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 23:56 GMT
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Central Banks
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Central Banks

IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, warns against sales tax cuts

  • IMF backing for further BOJ hikes reinforces gradual tightening expectations, but resistance to tax cuts highlights fiscal risk. JGB yields and yen sensitivity likely to persist.
Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 23:39 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 23:39 GMT
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Japan manufacturers rebound in February Reuters Tankan, services sentiment slips

  • Stronger factory sentiment may support Japanese equities short term, but softer services data tempers growth optimism and keeps BOJ policy expectations data-dependent.
Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 23:17 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 23:17 GMT
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Stock market update
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Stock market update

Goldman upgrades Japan to overweight, lifts TOPIX target to 4,300

  • Goldman’s overweight call reinforces global allocator support for Japanese equities, particularly defence and industrial names. Sustainability will hinge on foreign inflows and yen stability.
Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 22:15 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 22:15 GMT
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Technical Analysis

USDJPY Technicals: The buyers are looking to take more control in the short term

  • The USDJPY buyers need to get and stay above the 153.73 level to break out of the 4 day trading range. Sellers had their shot below the recent trend line earlier today.
Greg Michalowski
17/02/2026 | 16:02 GMT
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Greg Michalowski
17/02/2026 | 16:02 GMT
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Central Banks

BOJ likely to raise rates 25bp April, former board member says. Gradual move toward 1.25%

  • An April hike expectation may steady JGB yields and underpin the yen, while reducing odds of a surprise March move; attention will focus on wage settlements and the Tankan survey.
Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 00:42 GMT
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Eamonn Sheridan
17/02/2026 | 00:42 GMT
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Technical Analysis
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Technical Analysis

USD/JPY attemps to form a double bottom

  • A look at the USD/JPY chart
Adam Button
16/02/2026 | 18:57 GMT
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Adam Button
16/02/2026 | 18:57 GMT
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