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Japan's economy minister offers sanguine view on inflation

Japan's economy minister offers sanguine view on inflation

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Japan has seen only moderate rises in consumer prices so far with the pass-through of higher costs from the Middle East conflict remaining limited, Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Tuesday, offering a sanguine view on inflationary risks.
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U.S. Bond Market Experiences Highest 30-Year Treasury Yield in 20 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

U.S. Bond Market Experiences Highest 30-Year Treasury Yield in 20 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

U.S. Bond Market Experiences Highest 30-Year Treasury Yield in 20 Years Amid Inflation Concerns
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Japanese Banks Achieve Record Profitability Amid Interest Rate Normalization

Japanese Banks Achieve Record Profitability Amid Interest Rate Normalization

Japan's major banking groups, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and Mizuho Financial Group, have reported record profits for the financial year ending March 2026. This surge in profitability is largely driven by the Bank of Japan's interest rate normalization, which has improved net interest income. The policy rate was raised to 1% in June 2026, following a series of increases since the end of the negative interest-rate policy in March 2024. The banks have benefited from higher yields on loans and securities, as well as improved loan-to-deposit spreads. The positive impact of these changes is expected to continue, with further upside anticipated from loan growth and reinvestment at higher yields.
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Federal Reserve's John Williams Confident in Inflation Control Amid Global Uncertainties

Federal Reserve's John Williams Confident in Inflation Control Amid Global Uncertainties

Federal Reserve's John Williams Confident in Inflation Control Amid Global Uncertainties
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MacroEdge Discusses Economic Trends and Oil and Gas Sector Expansion

MacroEdge Discusses Economic Trends and Oil and Gas Sector Expansion

MacroEdge Discusses Economic Trends and Oil and Gas Sector Expansion
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Bangladesh Government Prioritizes Semiconductor Industry to Diversify Economy

Bangladesh Government Prioritizes Semiconductor Industry to Diversify Economy

Bangladesh is taking significant steps to diversify its economy by prioritizing the semiconductor industry. At the National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026, the government declared the semiconductor sector a national priority, promising incentives, infrastructure, and support to position Bangladesh within the global supply chain. This move comes as Bangladesh faces mounting competition in its traditional garment industry, which has been a cornerstone of its economic success. The government aims to leverage its pool of engineering graduates and existing chip-design sector to become a competitive center for chip design, verification, and product engineering. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate Bangladesh into one of the world's most strategically important supply chains, which powers various modern technologies.
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U.S. Bond Yields Surge, Signaling Economic Concerns Amid Inflation Challenges

U.S. Bond Yields Surge, Signaling Economic Concerns Amid Inflation Challenges

U.S. Bond Yields Surge, Signaling Economic Concerns Amid Inflation Challenges
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Persistent Inflation
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Rising U.S. Bond Yields Signal Economic Concerns Amid Fed's Interest Rate Decision

Rising U.S. Bond Yields Signal Economic Concerns Amid Fed's Interest Rate Decision

Rising U.S. Bond Yields Signal Economic Concerns Amid Fed's Interest Rate Decision
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows as Inflation Eases and Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady

U.S. Economic Growth Slows as Inflation Eases and Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady

U.S. Economic Growth Slows as Inflation Eases and Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
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Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates Amid Economic Adjustments

Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates Amid Economic Adjustments

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at around 1%, following a recent increase to a 31-year high. This decision comes as the BoJ slightly raises its economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2026 while lowering its inflation forecast. The central bank's cautious approach reflects ongoing challenges, including climate change impacts on European industries and fluctuating global economic conditions. The BoJ's decision was made with an 8-to-1 vote, and the announcement led to a depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar.
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J.P. Morgan drops Fed rate bombshell over Warsh, inflation

J.P. Morgan drops Fed rate bombshell over Warsh, inflation

The cool news is that the latest data from the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation indicator came in lower than consensus in June, primarily due to a drop in energy prices. The not-so-cool news? During his second Fed Day as Chairman of the U.S. central bank, Kevin Warsh hemmed and hawed over ...