Bank of Japan News and Monetary Policy Updates

  • Dan Blystone
  • 12.07.2026
UK backs joint South China Sea statement on 2016 arbitration ruling
Ten years after the Philippines-China South China Sea arbitral award, the UK joins 14 other governments in a coordinated statement reaffirming the ruling's legal force. The move reinforces support ...
  • Igor Krasulya
  • 30.06.2026
Yen hits historic low as U.S. rate gap keeps pressure on Japan
​The yen fell to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, putting Japanese authorities back under pressure to defend the currency. The move past 162 per dollar has revived concern that ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 16.06.2026
Bitcoin rises to $66,000 after Bank of Japan rate hike
​Bitcoin (BTC) turned higher after an early decline during the Asian session. The move came after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years as part of its fight ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 07.06.2026
Aflac builds insurance growth on long-term U.S.-Japan focus and brand discipline
Aflac’s long-serving leadership and narrow strategic focus have helped turn supplemental health insurance into a mass-market business in the U.S. and Japan. The insurer now draws more than half ...