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Key Takeaways: Japan raises serious concerns that could drive sweeping new regulations across crypto markets. The FSA signals tougher oversight through more effective and stringent regulations on providers. The FSA warns that wide crypto regulation may be needed to protect users from meme coin-driven risks. Regulators Intensify Oversight as Japan’s Crypto Market Enters Critical Transition…
Key Takeaways: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 2.39% by early April 2026, its highest level since 1999, as Iran’s Hormuz blockade fueled inflation fears. The Bank of Japan faces a rate hike decision at its April 27-28 meeting, with markets pricing in a 60-70% probability of action. Japan pledged a record 80 million barrel reserve…
Japan officials expand crypto tax and compliance regime in new push for clarity New guidance and documentation published by Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) show the country preparing to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, or CARF, an OECD-backed system designed to let tax authorities automatically exchange information on certain crypto transactions involving non-residents. Japan’s framework…
BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said underlying inflation in Japan is expected to “accelerate moderately”, supported by a tight labor market and evolving corporate pricing behavior. He emphasized that firms are becoming more active in wage and price setting, sustaining a cycle in which wages and prices rise in tandem despite near-term distortions. Ueda acknowledged that…
After hawkish Fed, dollar traders turn to preliminary PMI data. Pound set for a busy week amid inflation, PMI and retail sales numbers. Japan’s CPI to determine how likely an April BoJ hike is. Australia’s CPI could solidify the case for a third consecutive RBA hike. After the central bank spree, agenda becomes lighter. Following…
Markets Yesterday saw a new escalation in attacks on oil infrastructure in the Middle East with a sharp rise in energy prices that dominated global markets. Iran attacked Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas infrastructure after Israël attacked Iran’s main South Pars gas field. Natural gas and oil prices (Brent $110+ levels) already jumped sharply higher before…
March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Even as Chinese tourist numbers declined sharply, Japan recorded its highest-ever February tourism figures, highlighting strong demand from other regions. Total visitors rose 6.4% YoY to 3.46 million in February, setting a new monthly record, according to official data. Arrivals…
Discover our Weekly Market Outlook, exploring themes and events that forged financial flows throughout the week. This week saw the commencement of large wartime impacts on volatility. With the FOMC coming up, it’s not easy to expect better conditions ahead. Get ready for next week’s action by exploring upcoming events across global Markets. Week in…
Market focus remains on oil as the week kicked off with prices surging to USD120 per barrel. They declined quickly again but remain elevated around USD100. The IEA’s announcement of a record release of 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves did little to calm markets, probably because the decision was anticipated and it lacks…