The case for a supersized 50 basis-point reduction at its next meeting on Sept. 18 has been bolstered by the recent market turmoil. … READ MORE >
Bank of Japan
Global central bank outlook: Reducing rates to bolster growth
With disinflation having taken hold around the world, it is time for central banks to reduce their restrictive policy rates to promote demand and growth. … READ MORE >
Rates outlook: As economy enters glide path, bond market hedges its bets
Even as the economy shows positive trends like slowing inflation and a healthy labor market, the bond market is showing anxiety. … READ MORE >
Japan intervenes in the currency market
With the yen in freefall, Japan on Thursday took the unusual step of intervening in currency markets to prop up its value. … READ MORE >
Are we entering an era of central bank intervention in currency markets?
Central banks may be reconsidering their long-held reluctance to intervene in currency markets, notably the Japanese yen. … READ MORE >