Japan, US did not directly discuss BOJ policy, finmin Katayama says.Japan's new finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said on Monday her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not directly touch upon the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.
USD/JPY Tests Key February Highs.The USD/JPY pair rallied sharply on Monday, reaching the 153.00 level and testing levels not seen since February 2025. This bullish momentum is being driven by expectations of significant fiscal stimulus from Japan's new government and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) policy path.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Japan's $550 bln package commits significantly to US power sector -Nikkei.US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Japan's $550 bln package commits significantly to US power sector -Nikkei
Bessent celebrates Nikkei milestone in meeting with Japan Finmin Katayama.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent celebrated Japan's Nikkei share average closing above the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, in a meeting with Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama in Tokyo.