# Bank of Japan

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: BOJ Decision — Anticipated interest rate decision from the Bank of Japan expected to impact global liquidity.
- **2026-03-18**: Japan Trade Data — Japan announces a surprise ¥57.269 billion trade surplus for February.
- **2026-03-17**: Retail Resilience — Five Below reports strong Q4 results; Alcon and LENSAR scrap merger plans.
- **2026-03-16**: Market Downturn — Asian markets track Wall Street lower amid geopolitical concerns and inflation fears.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Global Market Volatility and Retail Resilience: Five Below Leads Sector Gains
2026-03-19 00:14:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 19

Global markets experienced a volatile week as Asian indices tracked shifting sentiment from Wall Street, while Japan reported a surprise trade surplus. In the retail sector, Five Below's strong earnings and optimistic guidance provided a bright spot amidst broader macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/global-market-volatility-retail-resilience-five-below-earnings

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