Japanese Yen edges lower ahead of BoJ meeting; bullish potential seems intact.Japanese Yen edges lower ahead of BoJ meeting; bullish potential seems intact
Strong exports lift BoJ hike odds as Japan recovery gathers pace - recap.Today's Japanese trade and investment data are reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan is poised to deliver a 25 basis point rate hike this week, as signs of economic recovery continue to build following last quarter's contraction.
Japanese Yen Forecast: Will USD/JPY Break 153 as BoJ Hike Nears?.Rising Japanese exports and a looming BoJ rate hike pressure USD/JPY, with softer US data and Fed cut bets strengthening the bearish outlook.
Japan Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance rose from previous ¥-4.2B to ¥62.9B in November.Japan Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance rose from previous ¥-4.2B to ¥62.9B in November
Japan: Nov exports +6.1%y/y (expected +4.8%) Oct Machine orders +12.5%y/y (expected +3.6%).As I said earlier, the Bank of Japan will begin its two day meeting tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, 2025. On Friday we'll get the statement followed by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's press conference: