Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Japan Moves to Allow Financial Advice on Individual Pension Accounts
Government seeks to steer 4 million iDeCo investors toward higher-return products as inflation erodes traditional savings
By Aiko Nakamura · 4 min ·
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Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Japan's Yen Hits Four-Decade Low as Dollar Breaks Through 164
Currency weakens to levels not seen since 1986, but analysts caution that intervention timing remains critical for effectiveness
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Japan's Core Inflation Climbs to 1.6% in June
The uptick in consumer prices strengthens the Bank of Japan's position as it prepares for further monetary policy tightening.
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Japan's Yen Hits Four-Decade Low as Policy Gap Pressures Currency
The yen slid to its weakest level since 1986 despite intervention threats, as the widening rate gap with the US fuels capital outflows and complicates the Bank of Japan's next move.
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Japan's Central Bank Faces October Decision as Yen Slides Past 163
Most economists now expect a quarter-point move before year-end, with inflation and currency pressure outweighing debt concerns
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Japan Eyes Shift to Yield Control as Currency Management Costs Mount
Deutsche Bank analysts predict Tokyo may pivot from yen intervention to bond market operations as policy tool
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 22, 2026
Japan's GPIF Moves Into Direct Private Equity for First Time
The world's largest pension fund shifts strategy as it seeks higher returns beyond its traditional 25-25-25-25 allocation model
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·