Japanese yen drops below 150 to the dollar
The U.S. dollar briefly fell below 150 yen for the first time this year early Thursday, as the Japanese currency is bolstered by expectations of more interest rate rises by the Bank of Japan and the ...
Traveling Abroad? If You’re Paying With Dollars, Your Trip Is on Sale.
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.
Investors Target Japan Bank Shares in Bet on Rising BOJ Rates
Shares of one of the biggest banking groups, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), have hit successive record highs this ...
Japan’s inflation hits 2-year high of 4% in January—will the BOJ raise rates?
Japan’s inflation surged in January, with consumer prices rising 4% year over year—the highest level since early 2023. This ...
Former BOJ Board Member Eyes Possibility of Rate Hike in May
Makoto Sakurai said he expects the BOJ to raise rates twice during the year ending in March 2026, bringing the policy rate to ...