The Bank of Japan discussed whether to raise interest rates. While global demand for AI and the situation in the Middle East are making it easier for prices to rise, the economy is recovering slowly. With the inflation rate nearing 2% and costs for packaging materials and logistics on the rise, it…

It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) has established new rules to increase the transparency of stress tests and minimize fluctuations in capital requirements. Under these rules, the Fed will disclose the test methodologies and scenarios to the public to solicit feedback, and will average…

It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have sent feedback to American Express regarding its 2025 resolution plan. The plan must be submitted by October 1, 2025, and the full contents are reported once every three years. While no issues we…

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We have compiled the minutes of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) Monetary Policy Meeting held on July 30 and 31. At the meeting, it appears they discussed reviewing various approaches to adjusting the money supply and interest rates, as well as their goal of maintaining an inflation rate of around 2% over t…

It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) has approved the merger between Peoples Bancorp and Citizens National. Peoples Bancorp is a bank with approximately $9.5 billion in assets. It plans to merge with Citizens National to acquire Citizens Bank and continue operating its branches at the sam…

It appears that Kazuyuki MASU, as a member of the Bank of Japan’s Policy Board, had a conversation with Katsuhiko Hibino for the Fall 2026 issue of the Bank of Japan’s public relations magazine “Nichigin.” Katsuhiko Hibino is reportedly the president of the Tokyo University of the Arts. During the…

It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) has solicited public comment on proposed rules for payment-based stablecoins. The proposal appears to aim to ensure that stablecoins are always backed by assets that support their value and to establish capital and safety standards for risk management.…

It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) has issued a ban against Mr. Bran, a former employee of Sandy Spring Bank, for illegally stealing approximately $246,000. Mr. Bran was fired in August 2024 and is alleged to have withdrawn money from ATMs between June 2023 and July 2024. He was found g…

Kazuo Ueda of the Bank of Japan announced that the board had voted by a majority to raise the policy interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25%, and it appears they will also adjust the interest rate on the supplementary current account system. With inflation approaching 2% and influenced by rising crude oil…

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It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) has approved BancFirst’s merger application. BancFirst plans to merge with Spirit Bank in Oklahoma to expand its branch network, and its assets are reportedly about $15.1 billion. Since the merger will add new branches, it seems it will become easier f…

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It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) has imposed sanctions on former employees of Northstar Bank, American Express Travel Related Services Company, and Regions Bank. Mr. Wilt, a former loan officer at Northstar Bank, reportedly admitted to embezzling more than $100,000 by using customers’…

It appears the Federal Reserve has concluded its regulatory action against SNB Bank Shares and Eufaula Bank in Oklahoma. This comes after issues were identified during an inspection conducted in February 2024, and both companies pledged to make improvements; it appears they will now follow through…

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The Governor of the Bank of Japan held a press conference on July 31. A video of the press conference is available online.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised short-term interest rates from about 1.0% to about 1.25%. In order to bring inflation closer to 2%, it appears the bank intends to slightly raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary easing while monitoring the economic recovery, rising demand for AI, and…

On July 31, the Governor of the Bank of Japan apparently tried livestreaming a press conference before taking office. The reason for this is that, for the time being, press conferences are held in venues where people gather, so this measure is intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The…

It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released their economic forecasts on September 15 and 16, 2026. According to these projections, real GDP growth this year is expected to be approximately 2.3%, the unemployment rate is projected to be around…

It seems the U.S. Federal Reserve (FRB) raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing them to a range of 3.75% to 4%. It appears they felt this was necessary because inflation is still high and they want to bring it back down to 2%. Although the economy is strong and jobs are on the ris…

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It appears that U.S. financial regulatory agencies (OCC, FRB, FDIC, and NCUA) have announced plans to develop new guidelines for third-party risk management and are seeking public comment. These rules are intended to ensure that banks thoroughly assess the risks associated with their counterparties…

Bank of Japan Board Member Masu, while in Fukui, reportedly listened to opinions on the regional economy and prices, and stated that the goal is to stabilize inflation at around 2 percent. Although companies in Fukui are struggling with labor shortages and rising prices, he reportedly noted that th…

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has released the Corporate Goods Price Index for August 2026, and it appears that the domestic Corporate Goods Price Index fell 0.2% from the previous month. This was primarily due to lower prices for electricity and agricultural products; however, since the index rose 7.6%…

It appears that U.S. financial regulators (the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC) have eased regulations on regional banks with assets of less than $600 million. They also seem to have expanded the scope of institutions eligible for an 18-month inspection cycle. Easing regulations reduces the burden of in…

It seems that Mr. Masakazu Ichikō gave a presentation at the Bank of Japan regarding rising crude oil prices and inflation. Crude oil prices have risen due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which appears to have driven up the prices of gasoline and plastics. In addition, inflation seems to b…