Bank of Japan Signals Gradual Shift to a “World with Interest Rates” In a pivotal lecture at the Hitotsubashi University Policy Forum on January 30,Bank of japan (BOJ) deputy governor Ryozo Himino outlined the central bank’s vision for transitioning to a “world with interest rates.” This marks a significant shift from Japan’s long-standing ultra-loose monetary … Read more
nThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently held a pivotal monetary policy decision meeting in December, where discussions on interest rate hikes and the stability of the Japanese economy took center stage. While two committee members expressed support for early rate increases, the majority opted to maintain the current policy rate of 0.25%, citing uncertainties in … Read more
Guggenheim CIO Predicts Fed Rate Cuts and Economic Resilience in 2025 DAVOS, Switzerland — Ann Walsh, chief investment officer (CIO) of U.S. asset management firm Guggenheim Partners, announced on January 20 that the U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented interest rate cuts nearly every quarter in 2025, totaling between 75 and 100 basis points (bp). Speaking … Read more
U.S.Treasury yields Surge as Trump Victory Sparks Policy Shifts and Market Uncertainty On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Treasury market witnessed a significant shift as yields on long-term bonds surged faster than those on short-term bonds, reaching multi-month highs. This divergence in yield movements reflects growing market anticipation of policy changes under the incoming … Read more
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US Debt Ceiling Crisis: Yellen Issues Urgent Warning Table of Contents US Debt Ceiling Crisis: Yellen Issues Urgent Warning The Fall of FTX: A Reporter’s Ground-Zero Account Beyond FTX: A Career in breaking news US Debt Ceiling Showdown: Awaiting a Last-Minute Agreement Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered a stark warning to Congress on December 27th, … Read more
In a surprise announcement on December 26th, China’s National Bureau of Statistics revealed a notable upward revision to its 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). the new figure, a significant increase of $17.73 trillion, paints a more robust picture of the Chinese economy than previously reported. The revision, announced by kang Yi, Director-General of the National … Read more
China-Japan buoy Dispute Ignites Fresh Tensions in East china Sea Table of Contents China-Japan buoy Dispute Ignites Fresh Tensions in East china Sea Japan Airlines Faces Major Disruption After Cyberattack Global Events and Their Ripple Effect on the US Understanding the Broader Context China’s Buoy Deployment in Disputed waters Sparks New Tensions The already strained … Read more
Japan is set to adopt a record-breaking budget for fiscal year 2025, totaling a staggering $734 billion (115.5 trillion yen). This unprecedented spending plan, revealed late December, reflects a confluence of factors, including rising defense expenditures, escalating social security costs, and the increasing burden of debt servicing. The budget, the largest in Japan’s history, will … Read more
TOKYO – In a meaningful development for Japan and its relationship with the united States, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is navigating the complexities of leading a minority government while together preparing for crucial interactions with the incoming US administration. On December 24th, following the conclusion of an remarkable Diet session, Ishiba announced the cabinet’s approval … Read more