US Dollar rises as Middle East tensions and oil surge boost safe-haven demand
The US dollar strengthened against the euro, yen, and Swiss franc on Monday as strikes by the US and Israel on Iran…
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Asia-Pacific stocks mostly fall after BOJ holds rates
Most Asia-Pacific markets declined on Thursday as investors evaluated the Bank of Japan's decision to keep…
Japan’s c. bank holds key interest rate
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its benchmark interest rate, keeping the uncollateralised overnight call rate at…
Japan keeps rate, plans gradual bond cut – BOJ
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate steady at around 0.5 per cent on Tuesday, while unveiling…
BOJ’s Ueda: Further rate hikes likely if inflation firms
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated on Tuesday the central bank's commitment to increasing interest rates…
Euro hits 5-month high ahead of German budget vote
The euro climbed to a five-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, reaching $1.0954, as Germany's parliament…
Yen hits 8-week high
The yen reached an eight-week peak against the dollar on Thursday following support from a Bank of Japan (BOJ)…
Japanese investors dump foreign assets for 3rd month
Japanese investors continued to sell foreign stocks and bonds for the third consecutive month in December due to…
Japan unveils $734b budget for upcoming FY
Japan's government plans to create a $734 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
BOJ’s governor signals no immediate rate hike
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda refrained from indicating a potential interest rate hike next month.