Preview: BoJ rate hike bet stays intact as Japan awaits August CPI
Japan's inflation data typically carries limited standalone weight on the yen and JGB yields when a Bank of Japan decision lands the same day, and today looks no different. Traders are more focused on the outcome of the BoJ meeting and Governor Ueda's press conference this aftern
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas | Bullish | 148.00 |
UBS | Bearish | 160.00 |
UOB | Bearish | 160.55 |
All 23 desk targets for USD/JPY
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USD/JPY Consensus Check: Spot at 157.07, Median Target 152 — Week of September 21, 2026
USD/JPY trades at 157.07, roughly 3.3% above the 23-firm median Dec-26 target of 152.0, with a 25.5-point dispersion signalling deep disagreement on the BoJ rate path.
USD/JPY Consensus Check: Spot at 156.89, Dec-26 Median 152.0 — Week of September 20, 2026
USD/JPY trades at 156.89, 3.22% above the 23-firm Dec-26 median of 152.0, with a 25.5-point dispersion signalling deep disagreement on the BoJ-Fed spread path.
USD/JPY Consensus Check: Spot at 156.89, Target 152.0 — Week of September 19, 2026
USD/JPY trades 3.22% above the 23-firm Dec-26 median of 152.0, with a 25.5-point dispersion range signalling deep disagreement on the BoJ-Fed spread path.