Global Market: US urges BOJ to keep raising rates, flags persistent yen weakness despite narrower yield gap

The US Treasury Department has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates. This action aims to control inflation expectations and reduce excessive yen currency volatility. The yen has weakened significantly, reaching a 40-year low against the US dollar recently. Higher prices are impacting Japanese households’ purchasing power despite wage gains. Further policy…

Global Market: Japan’s core inflation picks up in June; BOJ rate outlook keeps markets on edge

Japan’s core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlying inflation, excluding food and fuel, also saw a slight decrease. Economists anticipate stronger inflationary pressures later this year due to rising energy costs. The Bank of Japan will consider these figures at its upcoming…