Yen Surges on Rate Hike Expectations

Core Inflation in Japan's Capital Perks Up, Yen Jumps on Rate Hike Bets
The yen jumped after the data, as market players stepped up bets the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would raise short-term interest rates from the current 0.25% at its next policy meeting in December.
Yen Surges on Rate Hike Expectations; USD/JPY May Test 142-143 Area
The dollar/yen pair tumbled about 1.0% to 149.96 after Japanese data raised expectations of a December rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
Yen strengthens past ¥150 against dollar on BoJ rate rise expectations
The yen briefly strengthened past the level of ¥150 against the US dollar on Friday, as hotter than expected inflation readings fuelled more bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in December.
Yen surges to 150 per dollar amid growing BOJ rate hike bets
The yen jumped as much as 1% to a six-week high at 150 per dollar on Friday, after faster than expected inflation in Tokyo supported bets for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike next month. The dollar sagged against most major peers in trading thinned by the U.
Japan Firms Rush to Sell Bonds as BOJ December Hike Bets Grow
Japanese corporate borrowers are selling bonds at a faster pace as speculation grows the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates again next month.
Most JGBs Edge Lower Amid Prospects of Further BOJ Rate Hikes
Most JGBs edge lower in the Tokyo morning session, weighed by prospects of further BOJ rate hikes. This morning’s release of Tokyo November CPI suggests that inflation excluding fresh food and energy rose further above the BOJ’s 2% target,
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