Japanese yen might stay weak until BOJ tightens policy
Key takeaways
- Analysts note the yen could remain under pressure due to ultra-low interest rates, with potential recovery only if the Bank of Japan reduces bond purchases or raises rates.
- USD/JPY hovered around 159.65.
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The Japanese currency is expected to stay weak against the US dollar because Japan's central bank keeps interest rates very low. This situation means everyday investors holding dollar-based assets could see continued strength in the dollar versus the yen until policy changes.
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