Bank of Japan raises interest rates

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA


As the US Federal Reserve considers decreasing rates, the Bank of England being set to cut this week and the European Central Bank already have cut rates, the Bank of Japan faces a different situation and has raised base interests rates. The event has caused a move of the USD/JPY rate to the 150.00 mark.

The Japanese Central Bank has raised rates from 0.1% up to 0.25%. These rate levels have not been seen in Japan for 15 years. Moreover, the central bank has announced plans for a massive bond purchase program. In general, the BoJ is ending a decade of stimulus.

This rate hike was expected by most market analysts, as Japan faces high inflation, which has not been subsiding. Moreover, Japanese firms have increased salaries even more and that is set to cause more demand for goods and higher prices. Meanwhile, economic data signals that the country can take a period of tightening policy.
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