BOJ policymaker Himino says won't comment on market expectations on rate hike
BOJ will look at likelihood of its scenario and risks in assessing its next steps That includes taking into consideration Middle East conflict, AI demand, FX impact Those factors will help determine pace and timing of future rate hikes We believe we can stabilise underlying infla
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Stanley | Bullish | 140.00 |
UOB | Bearish | 159.80 |
ING | Bullish | 152.00 |
All 23 desk targets for USD/JPY
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USD/JPY at 159.40: Consensus Targets 156.0 With a 25.5-Point Spread
USD/JPY trades 2.18% above the 23-firm Dec-26 consensus of 156.0, with a 25.5-point dispersion reflecting sharply divergent BoJ and US yield assumptions.
USD/JPY Consensus Check: Spot at 159.27, Median Target 156.0 — Week of August 27, 2026
USD/JPY trades 2.1% above the 23-firm median Dec-26 target of 156.0, with a 25.5-point dispersion range signalling deep disagreement on the BoJ rate path.
USD/JPY Consensus Check: Spot at 159.09, Target 156.0 — Week of August 26, 2026
USD/JPY trades at 159.09, nearly 2% above the 23-firm Dec-2026 consensus of 156.0, with a 25.5-point dispersion signalling deep disagreement on the BoJ-Fed spread path.