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Monetary Policy

Japan Warns of 'Decisive' Yen Defense as Dollar Hits 160
Japan

Japan Warns of 'Decisive' Yen Defense as Dollar Hits 160

Tokyo signals readiness to intervene in currency and oil markets as Middle East war drives yen to weakest level since July 2024
7 min read 2 months ago
Markets Price 52% Chance Fed Will Raise Rates on Inflation Surge
Federal Reserve

Markets Price 52% Chance Fed Will Raise Rates on Inflation Surge

Futures markets cross 50% threshold for first time as oil hits $110 and import costs surge 1.3%
8 min read 2 months ago