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  • Bank of Japan Hikes Key Rate to 1.25%, Flags West Asia, AI and Forex for Its Next Move

    • September 18, 2026
    • Posted by: Harsh Piplani
    • Category: News
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    Bank of Japan Hikes Key Rate to 1.25%, Flags West Asia, AI and Forex for Its Next Move

    The Bank of Japan raised its key rate to 1.25% from 1%, saying developments in West Asia, AI and forex markets will shape the timing of its next rate hike.

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  • Yen Carry Trade Faces Fresh Risk as Bank of Japan Weighs Faster Policy Tightening After Trade Deficit Surprise

    • July 23, 2026
    • Posted by: Ankit Jaiswal
    • Category: News
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    Yen Carry Trade Faces Fresh Risk

    The yen carry trade faces fresh risk as the yen slumps to a 40 year low and a wider Japan trade deficit fuels bets the BoJ may tighten policy faster than markets expect.

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