The Tightrope Walk: Mimura Signals US-Japan Unity as Yen Volatility Explodes
The global currency markets have entered a state of high alert this January following unprecedented signals from Tokyo and Washington.
Japan on High Alert: Kihara Signals Coordinated Action as Yen Volatility Spikes
The Japanese Yen has taken center stage in global markets this January, following a series of pointed warnings from Tokyo.
Shared Alarms in Washington: Katayama and Bessent Confront the "One-Sided" Yen
In a pivotal moment for global currency markets, Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent found rare common ground during their high-level meeting in Washington on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The "Iron Lady" of Japan: Why Prime Minister Takaichi is Betting on a Snap Election
In the world of high-stakes politics, timing is everything. For Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, the moment to strike appears to be now.