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Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, Finance Minister says

Japan does not manipulate the currency market to weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament on Friday, countering accusations from U.S.

Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, Finance Minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicating BOJ's rate path

Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting

Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicating BOJ's rate path
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact

Japan is "deeply concerned" about global economic fallout from U.S.

Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy

Bank of Japan policymakers on Thursday warned of heightening uncertainty over the fallout from U.S.

BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

BOJ to cut growth forecast as US tariffs hit, sources say

The Bank of Japan is set to cut its economic growth forecasts at its April 30-May 1 policy meeting as U.S.

BOJ to cut growth forecast as US tariffs hit, sources say
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BOJ's Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy, Sankei reports

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank may need to take policy action if U.S. tariffs hurt the Japanese economy, the Sankei newspaper reported on

BOJ's Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy, Sankei reports
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Japan seeks full removal of US tariffs ahead of trade talks

Japan will seek full removal of additional tariffs imposed by U.S.

Japan seeks full removal of US tariffs ahead of trade talks
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Japan says no plan for big concessions in talks on US tariffs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday his country does not plan to make big concessions and won't rush to reach a deal in upcoming

Japan says no plan for big concessions in talks on US tariffs
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Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries

Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness has pushed up households' living costs,

Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Japan braces for talks on yen, BOJ in trade negotiatons with US

Japan is gearing up for trade negotiations with the United States that will likely touch on the thorny topic of currency policy, with some

Japan braces for talks on yen, BOJ in trade negotiatons with US
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan household inflation expectations rise, keep BOJ rate hike view alive

Japanese households' inflation expectations heightened in the three months to March, a Bank of Japan survey showed on Friday, keeping the central bank under pressure

Japan household inflation expectations rise, keep BOJ rate hike view alive
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Japan's wholesale inflation accelerates, signal sticky cost pressure

Japan's annual wholesale inflation hit 4.2% in March, accelerating from the previous month in a sign of persistent cost pressures that add to corporate pain from

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerates, signal sticky cost pressure
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

G7 chair Canada speaks to Japan, EU about market stability

Canada, chair of the Group of Seven advanced economies, is working with Japan and the European Union to maintain global stability in

G7 chair Canada speaks to Japan, EU about market stability
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Japan rules out using US Treasury holdings to counter Trump tariffs

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday ruled out using the country's U.S.

Japan rules out using US Treasury holdings to counter Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Japan, US may discuss FX in trade talks, Finance Minister Kato says

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday trade negotiations with the United States could include discussions on foreign exchange rates.

Japan, US may discuss FX in trade talks, Finance Minister Kato says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ sticks to rate-hike stance but signals pause on US tariff risks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must scrutinise "without preconception" whether the economy is on track to meet its projection, suggesting the

BOJ sticks to rate-hike stance but signals pause on US tariff risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump won't get 'Plaza Accord'-type dollar deal, says ex-Japan FX diplomat

Any U.S. attempt to pull off a 1985 Plaza Accord-type coordinated depreciation of the dollar likely won't work as it would require the consent of China and Europe,

Trump won't get 'Plaza Accord'-type dollar deal, says ex-Japan FX diplomat
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Japan picks economy minister Akazawa to head trade talks with US

Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa has been appointed as trade negotiator with the United States, the government's top spokesperson said on

Japan picks economy minister Akazawa to head trade talks with US
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ says uncertainty for Japan economy growing as Trump tariffs rock markets

The Bank of Japan said uncertainty over Japan's economy was growing as some firms worried about the hit to profits from higher U.S. duties, a sign that President

BOJ says uncertainty for Japan economy growing as Trump tariffs rock markets
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump threatens to hike China tariffs further as market plunge continues

A global trade war touched off by U.S.

Trump threatens to hike China tariffs further as market plunge continues
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan will ask US to cut tariffs but results won't come 'overnight', PM Ishiba says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government will continue to ask U.S.

Japan will ask US to cut tariffs but results won't come 'overnight', PM Ishiba says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ may raise rates again, then pause, says ex-board member

The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates once more this year then pause, as U.S.

BOJ may raise rates again, then pause, says ex-board member
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes

New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek

Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ's Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will scrutinise the impact of U.S. tariffs on the country's economy when setting monetary policy,

BOJ's Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy

IMF sees Japan sustainably hitting central bank's inflation target

Japan is showing signs of sustainably achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target with robust consumption and capital expenditure likely to underpin the economy,

IMF sees Japan sustainably hitting central bank's inflation target

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