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With the yen persistently weakening against the dollar, it would come as no surprise if authorities stepped in. But Japan's government is probably seeking effective timing to amplify its effect, some analysts say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/markets/yen-nears-164-against-dollar/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #yen #dollar #currencies #boj #japaneseeconomy

Japan's push for pension funds and individuals to invest more in domestically is seen as a potential boost for the nation's bonds and currency in the long term, but is less likely to have significant near-term impact. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/economy/japan-domestic-investment-challenges/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #investments #pensionfunds #yen #bonds #gpif #stocks #japaneseeconomy

Japan's biggest public pension fund will likely ignore Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's call to boost domestic investment because of strict rules governing asset allocation and its public mandate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/11/markets/japan-top-pension-fund-political-pressure/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #investments #pensionfunds #yen #bonds #gpif

Japan has called on its pension funds, which include one of the world's largest, to invest in domestic assets, giving a boost to both bonds and the yen from levels near multidecade lows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/10/markets/japan-pension-funds-investments/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #investments #pensionfunds #yen #bonds #gpif