BOJ Inflation Target Signal Supports Yen Gains, Strategists Say
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What the sources say, in brief
According to Bloomberg Markets, the yen broadly held its gains after the Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged in an 8-1 vote. Bloomberg reported that the BOJ signaled underlying inflation had reached its 2% target and opened the door to a December hike. The central bank also accelerated its ETF sales to about ¥860 billion ($5.5 billion) a year, Bloomberg said. Only one outlet's report was supplied, so no disagreements between sources can be identified.
Key points
- Bloomberg Markets reported the Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged in an 8-1 vote.
- Bloomberg Markets said the BOJ signaled underlying inflation had reached its 2% target.
- Bloomberg Markets reported the signal opened the door to a December rate hike.
- Bloomberg Markets said the BOJ accelerated ETF sales to about ¥860 billion ($5.5 billion) a year.
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BOJ Inflation Target Signal Supports Yen Gains, Strategists Say. According to Bloomberg Markets, the yen broadly held its gains after the Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged in an 8-1 vote. Bloomberg reported that the BOJ signaled underlying inflation had reached its 2% target and opened the door to a December hike. The central bank also accelerated its ETF sales to about ¥860 billion ($5.5 billion) a year, Bloomberg said. Only one outlet's report was supplied, so no disagreements between sources can be identified. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Markets: BOJ Inflation Target Signal Supports Yen Gains, Strategists Say.
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- Bloomberg Markets United States BOJ Inflation Target Signal Supports Yen Gains, Strategists Say The yen broadly held its gains after the Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged in an 8-1 vote, while signaling underlying inflation had reached its 2% target and opening the door to a December hike. The BOJ also accelerated the pace of ETF sales to about ¥860 billion ($5.5 billion) a year. 11 h ago · Tier 1
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