BoJ is seen as likely to raise its FY26 economic and inflation forecasts, Reuters reports citing sources; the report adds that some BoJ policymakers see scope to raise interest rates as soon as April due to the inflationary effect of a weaker JPY

Heavy rainfall in northeast Australia has triggered floods that are hampering mine operations, with some coal miners declaring force majeure on portions of their shipments or potential delays to customers

[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY briefly dips below 158 following jawboning by Japan's FinMin Katayama and a report that Reuters sources state that the BoJ could hike rates as soon as April

BoJ is seen as likely to raise its FY26 economic and inflation forecasts, Reuters reports citing sources; the report adds that some BoJ policymakers see scope to raise interest rates as soon as April due to the inflationary effect of a weaker JPY

Chinese President Xi meets with Canadian PM Carney, CCTV reports

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says FX intervention is a potential option under the US-Japan agreement and expresses readiness to take decisive action while keeping all options on the table