周三,在低于预期的美国通胀数据缓解了滞胀担忧,美元走强后,日元兑美元汇率跌破148.8。然而,日元仍接近五个月高点,因为交易员预计,随着通货膨胀率的上升,日本将进一步加息。日本公司同意连续第三年大幅加薪,旨在帮助工人应对通货膨胀和解决劳动力短缺问题。预计更高的工资将提振消费者支出,加剧通货膨胀,并可能为日本央行提供更多加息空间。
The Japanese yen slipped beyond 148.8 per dollar on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data eased stagflation concerns, strengthening the dollar. However, the currency remains close to five-month highs as traders anticipate more interest rate hikes in Japan as inflation rate is set to remian elevated. Japanese firms agreed to significant wage hikes for the third straight year, aiming to help workers cope with inflation and address labor shortages. Higher wages are expected to boost consumer spending, fueling inflation and potentially giving the Bank of Japan more room for additional interest rate hikes.