CHFJPY View!!Global factors appear to be having a greater influence on USD/JPY than the Bank of Japan and its policy outlook. U.S. yields and oil could therefore have a greater impact over the coming year, regardless of whether the BoJ hikes another 25 bps, or 75 bps.
A recent research note from Danske Bank expects the BoJ policy rate to reach 1% within the coming 12 months. They cite the need to improve Japanese public opinion and Government approval ratings. With Japan being a big energy importer, the weak JPY has driven up fuel costs and has had a negative impact on company profits over recent years.