Bank of Japan Considers April Rate Hike Amid Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is contemplating an interest rate hike in April 2026, earlier than market expectations, due to yen depreciation and inflation concerns.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering accelerating its interest rate increase schedule to April 2026, a move that would occur earlier than the market's consensus of July. This potential shift is primarily driven by the depreciation of the Japanese Yen , which has fallen approximately 8% against the US Dollar since October 2025, briefly reaching an 18-month low of 159.45. The yen's weakness is exacerbating existing inflationary pressures, posing a threat to the BOJ's 2% inflation target.
