Preview: BoJ set to hike rates today, focus turns to pace and yen reaction
With a quarter point hike now close to fully priced, the tradeable content today sits less in the decision itself and more in Governor Ueda's guidance on what follows it. USD/JPY has already fallen from around 160 to near 153 over recent weeks as hike odds built, which leaves roo
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Rabobank | Bullish | 145.00 |
ING | Bullish | 152.00 |
MUFG | Bullish | 152.00 |
All 25 desk targets for USD/JPY
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