Japan inflation data keeps rate hike hopes alive

Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 3-year high as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 3-year high as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Higher Tokyo Inflation, Hawkish BoJ Comments, Up Odds Of October Hike

Higher Tokyo Inflation, Hawkish BoJ Comments, Up Odds Of October Hike

Higher Tokyo inflation, hawkish BoJ comments, up odds of October hike

ASIA/PACIFIC: Tokyo’s CPI inflation rose in June, suggesting that second-round effects from higher oil prices are increasing, while Bank of Japan officials are sounding more hawkish. With core prices likely to accelerate going forward, we have brought forward our BoJ rate-hike call to October from December

Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Foreign Visa Costs To Increase Fivefold Starting July 1; Check New Single and Multiple-Entry Costs Here

Japan will implement a fivefold increase in foreign visa fees starting July 1, 2026, to counter inflation and a weak yen. Single-entry fees rise to INR 8,776.36 and multi-entry fees to INR 17,547.49. Despite the hike, officials expect no immediate impact on tourism. Broader increases will also heavily raise permanent residency caps.

Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes. While some economists express caution about the extent of these pressures, the central bank is closely monitoring the situation as it navigates policy normalization amidst global economic uncertainties.

Philippine peso leads Asian currencies lower, Malaysian ringgit up

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 161.710 161.77 +0.04 Sing dlr 1.297 1.2966 -0.02 Taiwan dlr 31.840 31.751 -0.28 Korean won 1548.700 1542.7 -0.39 Baht 33.410 33.41 -0.01 Peso 61.298 60.876 -0.69 Rupiah 17950.000 [] The post Philippine peso leads Asian currencies lower, Malaysian ringgit up appeared first on Interaksyon.

Japan triples departure tax in push to combat overtourism

Previously set at ¥1,000, the tax has risen to ¥3,000 for all travelers departing Japan, regardless of nationality.

Investors have more to worry about than yen bears on the hunt

Why are global investors so bearish on the yen? There are good reasons Japan’s currency should be gaining in value. Last month, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1 per cent and signalled it would continue increasing borrowing costs. Bond markets are currently pricing in a nearly 90 per cent probability of another increase by December. Nominal wages in Japan have risen by more than 3 per cent for four straight months, the longest streak since 1992. Moreover, the...

BOJ’s Ueda Reiterates Risk of Inflation Exceeding 2% Target

The Bank of Japan sees the risk of inflation exceeding its 2 target and will conduct additional interest-rate hikes appropriately, Governor Kazuo Ueda said in speech Wednesday that reiterated policymakers’ recent messaging.

Pasaran tenaga stabil berperingkat suku tiga 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Pasaran tenaga dijangka stabil secara berperingkat dalam suku ketiga tahun ini dan bergantung kepada perkembangan geopolitik serta kelancaran semula laluan perdagangan antarabangsa. Menteri Ekonomi, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd. Nasir berkata, namun ketidaktentuan harga serta bekalan tenaga dijangka terus memberi kesan kepada pasaran dalam tempoh satu hingga dua tahun akan datang. “Walaupun harga minyak mentah ... Read more The post Pasaran tenaga stabil berperingkat suku tiga 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July

Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.

Japan: The First Domino in the Sovereign Debt Crisis?

The Japanese government is now openly admitting what I have been warning about for years. Rising interest rates are beginning to dramatically increase the government’s debt-servicing costs. For decades, Japan survived by suppressing interest rates to nearly zero while endlessly rolling over debt. That strategy only works so long as rates remain artificially low. Once []

Stocks ease despite upbeat Samsung forecast, yen down

Samsung's eye-watering profit forecast has failed to lift Asian stocks, while in Japan the yen is still languishing near 40-year lows.

"Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years"

Tokyo also wants more spending, and it will be hard to keep control of yields while further increasing Japanese deficits.

Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads

Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads

Yen Near 40 Year Low as Intervention Concerns Return

The Japanese yen has remained under sustained pressure in recent months as the gap between Japanese and U.S. interest rates continues to encourage investors to move money into higher yielding assets. Although the Bank of Japan has gradually moved away from its ultra loose monetary policy, the pace of policy tightening has remained much slower [] The post Yen Near 40 Year Low as Intervention Concerns Return appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

EDITORIAL: What does Mark Carney mean by ‘affordable?’

May’s annualized inflation rate of 3.2 highest it’s been since December 2023

El Niño, prolonged Middle East war seen keeping Philippine inflation elevated

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Headline inflation could stay above the Philippine central bank’s target for longer if price pressures worsen amid the looming El Niño season, renewed Middle East conflict, and a potential de-anchoring of inflation expectations. In its latest Monetary Policy Report following its June meeting, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said []

Anime and manga companies set to receive government subsidies for AI translations

The Japanese government is planning a massive round of subsidies for 15 big anime and manga companies to boost overseas sales and fight piracy

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has implemented a five-fold increase in visa fees for all foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years.

Strong dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as clock ticks on intervention

The yen slumped to levels not seen since 1986, stoking worries that direct intervention from Tokyo was around the corner, while the dollar backed away from 13-month highs ahead of jobs data that could influence the US rate outlook. #News #Yen #Dollar #Markets #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vJjtHW 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

India unlikely to raise inflation target: RBI Guv

India unlikely to raise inflation target: RBI Guv

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

Japan visa fee hike by 400% from July 1: Countries to be affected most, and all other questions answered

Japan visa fee hike by 400% from July 1: Countries to be affected most, and all other questions answered