🇯🇵 JAPAN JUST DROPPED A RATE HIKE BOMBSHELL – AND MARKETS ARE SLEEPING ON IT.
BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino just confirmed what smart money has been whispering for weeks: another hike is on the table, and this time, it’s not a maybe – it’s a when.
Policymakers will now debate the pace and timing of further hikes at every single meeting, with a clear mission to lock underlying inflation around 2%. No more excuses. No more delays.
🔮 Markets are now pricing a NEAR 90% probability of a +25bps move at the Sept. 17–18 meeting.
That would push Japan’s policy rate to 1.25% – a level not seen since the early 90s.
But here’s the kicker:
Wholesale inflation is screaming at +7.2%
Core inflation just ticked UP to 1.8% (from 1.6%)
USD/JPY is hovering near 159.35 – dangerously close to intervention territory
Himino also flagged FX volatility, AI-driven demand shocks, and Middle East escalation as wildcards that could speed up or slow down the timeline.
So here’s my question to YOU:
Is Japan about to shock the global carry trade back to life – or trigger the next major risk-off event?
👇 Drop your take below – bulls vs bears, let’s settle this now.
#BOJhawkish #YenWars #RateHikeAlert
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