OECD Projects Bank Of Japan Will Raise Rates To 2% By End Of 2027

A potential BOJ rate hike could strengthen the yen, impacting global carry trades and creating selling pressure across various risk assets. The post Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, eyes June move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A potential BOJ rate hike could tighten global liquidity, impacting yen carry trades and causing volatility in crypto and speculative markets. The post Bank of Japan signals potential rate hike next month over inflation risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could destabilize global oil markets until 2027, impacting energy costs, inflation, and crypto markets. The post Aramco CEO warns oil market could lose 100M barrels weekly if Strait of Hormuz remains closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Japanese Yen: Intervention doubts and BoJ hike risk – BBH appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that USD/JPY has rebounded toward 157.75 after testing 155.00, with 160.00 described as a key line in the sand. Haddad says the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) April Summary of Opinions did not materially shift rate expectations, though it signals a lower bar to hike. Markets still price about 75% odds of a 25 bps BoJ rate increase to 1.00% next month. Yen pressured as BoJ stays cautious “USD/JPY rebounded to 157.75 after testing a two-month low near 155.00 last week, with 160.00 remaining the major line in the sand on the topside. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) Summary of Opinions from the April 27-28 board meeting did not move the needle on rate hike expectations. The swaps market continues to price-in about 75% odds of a 25bps BOJ rate hike to 1.00% next month.” “The April Summary of Opinions reflected the 6 hold-3 hike votes split while signaling a

Prolonged oil market recovery may lead to sustained higher prices, impacting global economies and intensifying geopolitical tensions. The post Aramco CEO forecasts oil market recovery extending to 2027 amid disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bank of America delays Fed rate cuts to 2027 amid inflation concerns. No rate cuts in 2026 at 57.9% YES. The post Bank of America delays Fed rate cuts to 2027 amid persistent inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Japanese Yen : Intervention support and rate path – Rabobank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses the Japanese Yen (JPY), noting that expected endorsement from the United States (US) Treasury for recent Ministry of Finance (MoF) FX intervention should support the currency in the near term. However, Foley argues USD/JPY will only convincingly move lower if Japan’s fundamentals strengthen further and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continues tightening policy, alongside a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook. Yen support hinges on policy trajectory “The visit of US Treasury Secretary Bessent to Japan this week is widely expected to bring an endorsement of the MoF’s recent FX intervention.” “Confirmation that the US Treasury has supported the recent steps taken by the MOF to support the JPY would likely keep it underpinned in the near-term.” “Further out, however, the market will need greater reassurance regarding a strengthening in Ja

The post Japanese Yen: Intervention and BoJ policy in focus – HSBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. HSBC strategists note Japanese policymakers have intervened to support the Japanese Yen (JPY), with sustainability of gains hinging on Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy, global yields and fiscal headlines. They flag the risk markets see the BoJ as behind the curve if June passes without action, while lower international yields or renewed fiscal concerns could also drive future Yen moves. BoJ stance, yields and fiscal risks guide JPY “Japanese policymakers recently stepped into FX markets to help prop up the sagging yen. The question now is whether the latest currency boost will be short-lived, or the start of a durable recovery driven by the Bank of Japan’s policy and improving fiscal confidence.” “First, Bank of Japan policy is the main swing factor. April’s hold came with three dissenters favouring a hike.” “If June passes without action, markets may conclude the BoJ is still behind the c