BOJ reports moderate economic recovery in Japan, while noting certain weaknesses.
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Bank of Japan notes a moderate increase in inflation expectations.
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Takata of the Bank of Japan notes that the price stability goal has more or less been met.
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Bank of Japan will adjust policy as needed to maintain stable progress toward 2% inflation.
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BOJ official Takata warns that overseas-driven price increases could push Japanese prices higher.
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Bank of Japan notes markets are experiencing volatility amid Middle East tensions.
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Bank of Japan notes sharp increases in oil prices and calls for careful monitoring.
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USD/JPY declines 0.15% to 159.64 after Bank of Japan policy announcement.
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Takata of the Bank of Japan says underlying CPI growth has mostly met the price stability goal, opposing a heightened price outlook.
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Bank of Japan expects core inflation to temporarily fall under 2%, then rise again from higher oil costs.
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Bank of Japan notes that Japan’s economic risks stem from Middle East tensions, oil prices, and financial market, including currency, developments.
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Washington Post reports unidentified drones spotted above Army base where Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Hegseth live.
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WTI stays near $98.00 as US permits trade with Venezuela’s state oil firm-fx
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Parliament in Thailand assembles to choose the new prime minister.
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Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party named for prime ministerial vote.
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Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of Thailand’s People’s Party named for prime ministerial vote.
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KPMG and Harvey Nichols among employers found to have paid less than UK minimum wage-ft
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Nikkei shows minimal movement post-BOJ decision, falling 2.68% last.
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Thai currency drops to 32.76 per dollar, the weakest since late October 2025.
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Qatari authorities reached out to Witkoff, CENTCOM, and other senior U.S. officials to inquire about U.S. awareness of the Israeli strike, Axios’s Barak Ravid reports.
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Incident reported 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, Qatar, according to UKMTO.
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