BOJ's Rate Hike Tease Has Bond Markets Clutching Their Pearls

Money printers aren't going "brrr" anymore in Japan as Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda drops hints about potential interest rate hikes that have global markets reaching for their anxiety meds.

Inflation: The Unwanted House Guest

Core inflation in Japan hit 3.2% in March 2025, proving that even the land of perpetual low prices isn't immune to the global pricing party. BOJ's coveted 2% target seems more like a fond memory as food costs continue their skyward journey, thanks to supply chain hiccups that just won't quit.

U.S. Tariffs: The Plot Thickener

While Ueda-san contemplates hi...