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As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its -0.1% short-term interest rate target and a 0% cap on the 10-year bond yield set under its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The yen fell broadly following the decision and hit a fresh 15-year low of 154.70 per euro and was set for the biggest weekly decline against the single currency in three years. Reuters GraphicsFED FACES GRIM DATAThe ECB's monetary policy decision came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, snapping a string of 10 consecutive rate hikes. Production at U.S. factories almost stalled in May as manufacturing struggled under the weight of higher interest rates, while U.S. import prices similarly fell last month. Against a basket of currencies , the dollar index edged up 0.03% to 102.17, after slipping to a one-month low on Thursday.

Persons: we're, Kazuo Ueda, Hirofumi Suzuki, Goldman Sachs, Christine Lagarde, Shaun Osborne, Joice Alves, Rae Wee, Philippa Fletcher, Sohini Organizations: LONDON, Bank of Japan, European, Bank's, U.S, ECB, Sterling, Bank of England, Reuters Graphics, U.S . Federal Reserve, Fed, Labor Department, Scotiabank, Thomson Locations: SINGAPORE, United States, Europe, Toronto, London, Singapore

☆ Yen slips after BOJ stands pat, soft data dents dollar
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Rae Wee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its -0.1% short-term interest rate target and a 0% cap on the 10-year bond yield set under its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The U.S. dollar was last roughly 0.1% higher at 140.42 yen . That and a run of soft U.S. economic data saw the dollar fall broadly as traders scaled back their bets on how high U.S. interest rates would need to rise. FED HAWKISHNESS CHALLENGEDThe ECB's monetary policy decision came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, snapping a string of 10 consecutive rate hikes. Production at U.S. factories almost stalled in May as manufacturing struggled under the weight of higher interest rates, while U.S. import prices similarly fell last month.

Persons: Kazuo Ueda's, Hirofumi Suzuki, Christine Lagarde, Sterling, Rae Wee, Edwina Gibbs, Kim Coghill Organizations: Bank of Japan, U.S, European Central Bank, ECB, Deutsche Bank, Bank of England, U.S . Federal Reserve, Fed, Labor Department, Thomson Locations: SINGAPORE, Asia, United States

That yen hoard has mostly been held as cash with the aim of ploughing into Japanese bonds when yields eventually turn higher. "We're all waiting for the end of YCC so we can buy JGBs," said a Japanese pension fund manager who requested anonymity as he is not authorized to speak to media. Japanese banks have ploughed money into overseas bonds, but insurance firms and pension funds have kept their powder dry. MARKETS WONT BLINKSuch is the positioning and inertia among long term Japanese investors that analysts expect markets to barely blink even if the BOJ plays for time this week. Lifers and pension funds say they have very little exposure to Japanese government bonds, so a surprise policy change won't hurt them either.

Persons: Androniki, Haruhiko Kuroda, Kazuo Ueda, Bart Wakabayashi, Hirofumi Suzuki, Suzuki, Kevin Buckland, Ankur Banerjee, Vidya Ranganathan Organizations: REUTERS, Bank of, Japan, Nippon Life Insurance, Sumitomo Life Insurance, Insurance, State, Thomson Locations: Japan, Tokyo, TOKYO, SINGAPORE, YCC, Singapore

"If LNG from Russia is disrupted, we will need to negotiate to take alternatives from other suppliers," Hirofumi Sato added. Meanwhile, China is expected to steer clear of spot LNG this winter amid higher prices and low demand growth due to COVID-19 curbs. This pushed Asian spot LNG prices to record levels, though they have since eased amid solid inventory levels. Asia LNG prices rise above seasonal levels for most of 2022 as supplies tighten after Russia cuts gas supply to EuropeBut supply risks persist. "Supply side risks remain with Freeport LNG still undergoing maintenance in the U.S. and Nigeria LNG under force majeure."

☆ 30-Minute Swim Workout
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-27 | by ( Dana G Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Summer is here and you’ve decided this is the year to trade your running shoes for a pair of swim goggles. Maybe you’ve tweaked a knee and need a lower impact form of cardio, maybe you just can’t face your outdoor boot camp class when it’s 90 degrees. Whatever your reason for taking to the water, swimming is one of the best exercises you can do for your health. It’s a total body workout, taxing your arms and legs, as well as your cardiovascular system, yet it puts less stress on your joints than most other exercises. Research at his lab also suggests a regular swim program can lower blood pressure and soften stiff arteries in older adults.

Persons: you’ve, Hirofumi Tanaka, Dr, Tanaka, ” Organizations: University of Texas, Research, “ Locations: It’s, Austin

☆ Scandal în Japonia. Un oraș a cheltuit bani pentru măsurile anti-Covid pe o statuie uriașă cu un calmar roz
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-05 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Un oraș de coastă din Japonia și-a atras critici aspre după ce a cheltuit fonduri de urgență destinate măsurilor anti-COVID pe o statuie gigantică cu un calmar, pentru a promova turismul local, scrie digi24.ro. Creatura roz cu alb are tentaculele răsfirate și o deschidere sub gură, unde oamenii se pot poza. Autoritățile locale nu au fost obligate să aloce banii direct pentru măsurile anti-coronavirus, însă cei mai mulți japonezi au spus că banii puteau fi cheltuiți mai bine. Guvernul japonez are în vedere extinderea stării de urgență pentru prefecturile Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo și Kyoto, scrie presa din țară. Japonia a anunțat peste 4100 de cazuri noi marți, ajungând la peste 614.000 de cazuri în total și 10.500 de decese.

Persons: ., Hirofumi Organizations: Guardian Locations: Japonia, . Noto, Ishikawa, Japoniei, calmarul, Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto

☆ Japonia va declara starea de urgență la Tokyo pe fondul creșterii incontrolabile a cazurilor de COVID. Jocurile Olimpice, sub semnul întrebării
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-21 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Japonia este pregătită să declare starea de urgență în Tokyo și în alte două regiuni, pe fondul unei creșteri a cazurilor de coronavirus cu doar trei luni înainte de începerea Jocurilor Olimpice. Osaka a raportat infecții record în ultimele zile, determinând guvernatorul, Hirofumi Yoshimura, să solicite o a treia stare de urgență de la începutul pandemiei, scrie The Guardian. De marți, Japonia a raportat un total de 542.000 de infecții și peste 9.700 de decese de la începutul pandemiei. Tokyo a raportat până acum peste 130.000 de infecții și 1.850 de decese. Luna aceasta Japonia a pus Osaka, Tokyo și alte opt prefecturi sub cvasi-state de urgență, cu ore de lucru mai scurte pentru restaurante și baruri și apeluri mai puternice pentru telemuncă.

Persons: Miercuri Organizations: Guardian Locations: Japonia, Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, Yuriko, Europa, SUA, Brazilia, India

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