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BOJ dissenter Asada sets bar for supporting next rate hike, wants demand-driven inflation

Report from overnight. The BOJ's newest dissenter isn't ruling out a hike, he's just waiting for wages and demand to prove it's real.

Eamonn Sheridan

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Softer Japan wage data unlikely to derail BOJ hikes, even as yen risk grows

Soft wage data won't stop BOJ hikes, but yen weakness and rising bond yields could ripple through global markets.

Eamonn Sheridan

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MUFG: Japan's FX warnings fall short of signalling imminent yen intervention

Tokyo is talking tough on the yen again, but MUFG doesn't think it's ready to act just yet.

Eamonn Sheridan

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Japan firms lift inflation expectations as Tankan sentiment beats forecasts

Japanese firms now expect higher inflation for longer, and they're feeling more confident about it than economists predicted.

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BOJ policymaker Sato says short-term volatile moves in exchange rate are undesirable

Remarks by BOJ board member, Ayano Sato

Justin Low

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BOJ board tilts more hawkish on paper, but dovish dissent count could double

The BOJ board just got a second voice for caution, and that may matter more than its hawkish majority suggests.

Eamonn Sheridan

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Bank of Japan board member Sato will speak with media at 0800 GMT / 0400 US Eastern time

Press conference

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Former BOJ insider flags potential inflation running at 3% as case for early hike builds

The BOJ's own inflation gauge may be telling a very different story to the one the market is pricing.

Eamonn Sheridan

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Highlights include: US NFP, US ISM Mfg PMI, EZ Flash CPI, and Swiss CPI

Next week's highlights include: RBA Minutes (Tue), ISM Manufacturing PMI (Thu), Chinese LPR (Mon), US PCE (Thu), Australian Jobs (Thu)

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Tokyo core-core CPI hits 1.9% as Middle East price pressures spread beyond energy

Tokyo's inflation is no longer just an energy story, and the BOJ's July decision just got harder to avoid.

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Meanwhile USDJPY coil continues BOJ hikes 26 June 2026

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BOJ front-loading now in play as AI demand and inflation risks build

Daiwa concludes the BOJ is no longer just hiking, it is deciding how quickly it can accelerate.

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BOJ policymaker Tamura says important for FX to move in a way reflecting fundamentals

Further remarks on the day by BOJ board member, Naoki Tamura

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BoJ Tamura says neutral rate around 2% and its important to get closer sooner

Tamura is telling the market the BOJ's hiking cycle has barely started and the balance sheet should be shrinking faster.

Eamonn Sheridan

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Bank of Japan ueda's decision will be a focus

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BOJ governor Ueda expects further interest rate hikes as underlying inflation picks up

Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, in a speech read out by deputy governor Himino

Justin Low

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BOJ June summary flags faster hike calls as markets price another move by year-end. Recap.

The BOJ hiked to a 31-year high in June and its own summary is already making the case for moving again sooner rather than later.

Eamonn Sheridan