Yen Holds Better as BoJ Keeps April Hike Option Open – MUFG

Yen holds better as BoJ keeps April hike option open – MUFG

The post Yen holds better as BoJ keeps April hike option open – MUFG appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman reports the Japanese Yen is holding up better against the Dollar as the BoJ leaves the door open to an April rate hike and officials step up FX warnings. While higher Oil prices and Yen weakness are seen lifting inflation expectations, Hardman notes the BoJ’s cautious stance is unlikely to reverse t…

Yen Gains Ground As BoJ Expected to Adopt Hawkish Tone. Forecast as of 18.03.2026

2026.03.18 2026.03.18 Yen Gains Ground As BoJ Expected to Adopt Hawkish Tone. Forecast as of 18.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Bank of Japan’s main advantage is timing. By the time it acts, the outcome of the Fed meeting and the markets’ reaction will already be clear, allowing it to adjust its own accompanying statement accordingly. Will the USD/JPY pair benefit from this? Let’s discuss t…

BoJ Meeting Preview: Balancing Act Between Growth and Inflation as USD/JPY Approaches 159.45/161.95 Key Intervention Risk Zone - ActionForex

Key takeaways BoJ policy pause amid stagflation risks: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged at 0.75%, balancing rising inflation with slowing growth as higher oil prices from the US–Iran war in 2026 weigh on Japan’s economy and consumer confidence. Mixed macro signals but tightening bias intact: While weak equity performance (e.g., […] The post BoJ Meeting Preview: Balancing Act Between Growth and Inflation as USD/JPY Approaches…