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Takaichi’s victory reshapes Japan’s investment outlook
18 Feb 2026 18:20 GMT
… domestic investment case continues to strengthen. CPI has been above the Bank of Japan … of the underlying holdings.
May invest in smaller companies and may … you are not a professional investor please consult a regulated financial …
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Fed Meeting Minutes Enter Investors Radar
18 Feb 2026 14:13 GMT
… the slowdown in CPI inflation investors are penciling in more than … Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates …
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Takaichi’s gamble paid off, but can she keep investor interest high?
18 Feb 2026 11:48 GMT
… the gap.
Regardless, investors were invigorated by her … overseas investors and drive returns.
Preksha Shah, investment specialist … this has left the Bank of Japan balancing a delicate act, … important foundation of our investment beliefs, and Japan continues …
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Japan’s US$550 billion investment in US seen widening gains on hedged JGBs
18 Feb 2026 10:13 GMT
… and Washington.
Japan last year agreed to invest US$550 … a tightening cycle by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), while longer-term yields … non-hedged basis for domestic investors.”
Five-year JGBs would … widens basis swaps. The investment package is said to include …
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Japan's economy resilient but faces debt and inflation risks: IMF
18 Feb 2026 10:21 GMT
… to outpace pay gains.
Japan's economy remains … , with domestic demand and investment holding up despite global uncertainty … .
The IMF supported the BOJ’s gradual rate hikes towards … and higher interest costs.
Japan’s financial system remains broadly …
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The Takaichi Fallout: How can Japan achieve fiscal responsibility?
18 Feb 2026 10:00 GMT
… convened on February 18 following Japan's House of … Ministry of Finance and the BoJ. For example, establishing a … that the stimulus is an investment in future productivity, not just … scepticism stems from concerns about Japan's deep-seated structural …
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Donald Trump said the $550 billion trade deal with Japan has officially launched
18 Feb 2026 06:44 GMT
… of Investments under its $550 BILLION Dollar Commitment to invest … food for two years. Investors are watching whether Sanae … .
The IMF said the Bank of Japan’s “continued independence and … It stated, “The BOJ is appropriately withdrawing monetary accommodation …
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Overseas investors tap brakes on JGB selling post-election
18 Feb 2026 03:53 GMT
… as market focus shifts to BOJ
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda, left, and … among domestic and foreign institutional investors.
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Tokyo’s junior coalition leader: Bank of Japan’s independence is a “red line,” food tax suspension coming
16 Feb 2026 11:24 GMT
… any political interference in the Bank of Japan’s monetary decisions.
Independence of … : A message of reassurance to investors
Analysts believe Yoshimura’s remarks … might pursue. By emphasizing the Bank of Japan’s independence, the ruling coalition …
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IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, avoid reducing sales tax
17 Feb 2026 23:38 GMT
… The IMF said the Bank of Japan's " … policy. "The BOJ is appropriately withdrawing … Japan must closely monitor market liquidity and shifting demand across investors … , the IMF said. If heightened volatility undermines liquidity, the BOJ …