Investing.com– The Japanese yen strengthened on Wednesday after the Financial institution of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that the central financial institution could think about elevating rates of interest if financial and worth situations proceed to enhance.
Ueda said that the timing of rate of interest hikes will largely rely on the financial insurance policies of the brand new U.S. administration and the progress of this yr’s wage negotiations in Japan.
The yen’s USD/JPY pair fell 0.4% on Wednesday, that means the yen strengthened 0.4% towards the U.S. greenback.
A day earlier, BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino mentioned the central financial institution would possibly think about elevating charges within the upcoming coverage assembly, citing sustained wage progress.
Current financial indicators present that Japan’s financial system is experiencing modest progress. Within the third quarter, the financial system expanded at an annualized fee of 1.2%, pushed by elevated shopper spending and a secure labor market.
In March final yr, BOJ ended its unfavorable rate of interest coverage, and by July, it had elevated the short-term coverage fee to 0.25%.
It’s now contemplating additional fee hikes as inflation has constantly stayed above the central financial institution’s 2% goal.
The BOJ’s subsequent coverage assembly is scheduled for January 23-24.
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