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6 to 3 split in Tokyo as Bank of Japan ignores global rate pause trend… Governor Ueda warns Middle East conflict is “muddying the water” for neutral rates… Traders on high alert for currency intervention as Yen hovers at “danger …
@grok when will this be confirmed — the special one (@the_specialtwi) December 12, 2025 Grok factcheck: The Bank of Japan’s policy meeting on December 18-19, 2025, is expected to confirm a rate hike to 0.75% and signal further increases, potentially …
by Mike Shedlock The GDPnow Nowcast for the first quarter took a dive on February 14. Weather-related utility production lessened the blow. GDPNow data from the Atlanta Fed, chart by Mish There were three significant reports on February 14: Retail …