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Reuters says the Bank of Japan expects rate increases to come faster and more regularly as it pre-empts inflation overshoot risks. Thursday's Tankan survey and Friday's inflation data may shape the timing of the next move.
Japan's top currency diplomat said markets should take Tokyo and Washington's message on the yen at face value. The yen rose after his remarks, breaking through 157 per dollar and trading around 156.75.
July meeting minutes showed some policymakers wanted quicker rate increases as inflation risks mounted.
September marked sea change in BOJ's policy approach Board seen revising up price forecasts in October, Sakurai says BOJ to raise rates in December, twice more by June 2027 Terminal rate seen at 2% but may be higher if inflation sticky Loose fiscal policy seen keeping yen weak, Sakurai says By Leika Kihara and Takahiko
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The yen weakened 0.38% against the dollar to 157.48 yen, with traders watching for signs of currency intervention after the Bank of Japan offered less hawkish guidance than expected following its rate hike last week. The dollar index rose 0.13% to 100.40.
The yen edged higher after last week's sharp drop spurred speculation of intervention, while investors assessed interest-rate outlooks following central bank hikes. Authorities are reportedly conducting rate checks, a precursor to potential intervention.
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate Friday as expected, lifting its benchmark from 1% to 1.25%—its highest level since 1995. Despite the move, the yen suffered its worst daily drop in nine months. The dollar jumped 1.2% against the currency to a two-week high of 157.84 yen. That's its largest daily gain sinc
(Updates throughout) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar up 1% to 157.54 yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls as much as 2.8% after Reuters report By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Global shares and bonds dipped on Friday while Japan's well-telegraphed hike fe
(Adds BOJ decision) Fed recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance BoE keeps rates unchanged but will pause bond sales BOJ hikes rates as expected to 31-year high By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 18 (Reuters) — Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating it
BOJ votes 7-2 to hike by 25bps; Governor Ueda to brief media at 0630 GMT Dollar stabilises as Fed narrowly seen hiking next month Sterling level after BoE holds rates, pauses gilt sales (Adds BOJ decision, updates markets) By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The yen sank against its major peers in As
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects Tokyo to move toward a stronger yen, hours before Japan’s 10-year government bond yield topped 3%, its highest since 1996.
The yen steadied around 159.2 per dollar within a narrow range as markets assessed BOJ policy outlook, pricing about an 87% chance of a 25 basis point hike in September to 1.25%.