Japan's finance ministry declines to comment on market speculation about rate checks

UK senior minister Jones said he would not pre-empt any potential decision by Prime Minister Starmer.

The inflation rate in Germany, measured as the year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI), stood at +2.9% in April 2026. The rise in overall consumer prices intensified ...

USD/JPY crashed nearly 100 pips to 156.75, now hovering at 157.06. Volatility spike amid BOJ speculation.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We discussed with PM Takaichi President Trump's trip to Beijing US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We both believe forex volatility is undesirable US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The strength of the Japanese economy will be reflected in the FX rate U.S. TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT: I HAVE KNOWN BOJ GOVERNOR UEDA FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, HAVE GREAT CONFIDENCE HE WILL GUIDE BOJ TO A VERY SUCCESSFUL MONETARY POLICY

JAPAN FIN MIN KATAYAMA: BESSENT-TAKAICHI TALKS WERE VERY POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE