Trump Win Could Spur BOJ Rate Hike if Yen Weakens Further Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election is adding new uncertainties for the Bank of Japan (BOJ). The yen's recent slide against the dollar has raised concerns that a further drop—potentially hitting a key 160 yen per dollar level—could prompt the BOJ to hike rates sooner than expected. Former BOJ executive Kazuo Momma suggests that rapid yen depreciation is one of the few triggers for an early rate move.
For now, a January rate hike is seen as plausible, but Japan's political climate and economic stability remain critical factors in timing. The BOJ is set to weigh these variables closely ahead of its mid-December policy meeting, where no surprises are expected if a move is communicated in advance.
Source: Insights based on Bloomberg's reporting by Toru Fujioka.