Government to explicitly cite Bank of Japan independence in July policy package Japan will note Bank of Japan independence in its July policy package as markets fear government pressure, pushing …
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MUFG Bank to deploy AI and satellite system for loan collateral inspections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMUFG Bank satellite imagery system to cut 10,000 inspection hours from fiscal 2027 MUFG Bank will deploy a satellite imagery system using artificial intelligence in fiscal 2027 to inspect real …
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Bank of Japan Tankan shows manufacturers’ sentiment improved for fifth straight quarter
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTankan: BOJ Survey Shows Large Manufacturers’ Sentiment Improves for Fifth Straight Quarter Tankan: BOJ survey shows business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a fifth consecutive quarter in April–June, …
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Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 basis points amid fuel-driven inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank raises rate 25 bps to rein in fuel-driven inflation Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 bps on June 18, 2026 to curb fuel-driven inflation as price …
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Bank Indonesia raises rate to 5.75% on June 18 to stabilize rupiah
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia raises benchmark rate to 5.75% in third hike this month to shore up rupiah Bank Indonesia raised its policy rate to 5.75% on June 18, 2026, aiming to …
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Philippine Central Bank Raises Rate 25 Basis Points to Curb Fuel-Driven Inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank raises interest rate as inflation stays above target Philippine central bank raises interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, 2026, to curb inflation driven largely …
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Bank of Japan rate hike lifts policy rate to 1% after U.S. Treasury and market pressure Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, the highest …
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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% as inflation concerns intensify Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, highest since 1995, citing inflation, wage …
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Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1% in first major increase in decades Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, aiming to …
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Mizuho Bank launches framework to finance Japan–South Korea corporate ties amid geopolitical risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMizuho Bank launches framework to bolster Japan–South Korea business ties amid rising geopolitical risks Mizuho Bank unveils financing framework to boost Japan-South Korea business ties, with loans and advisory support …